Buyer

Accelevation; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Accelevation is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage supplier relationships, optimize inventory, and drive strategic sourcing for our manufacturing operations. The role focuses on cost reduction, data-driven decision making, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align procurement with production needs.

Ideal candidates bring experience with direct materials, ERP/MRP systems, and a track record of improving supplier performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 3+ years manufacturing experience with MRP/ERP, planning, inventory control, and sourcing/procurement.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision making.
• Lean/Six Sigma or Operational Excellence experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procure raw materials, components, production supplies, and services required to support manufacturing operations.
• Issue and manage purchase orders in accordance with production schedules and inventory requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance related to pricing, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Research and identify qualified suppliers and evaluate quotations based on cost, quality, and lead time.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data-driven decisions

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Epicor Kinetic

Job description

Job Title: Buyer

Location: Miamisburg, OH - Manufacturing Site

About Accelevation

We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today’s most advanced technologies. We’ve grown over 440% in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for managing relationships with suppliers, ensuring efficient inventory management, strategic sourcing, and driving cost reduction initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience with direct materials and operations in a fast-paced environment and is eager to grow their career with our rapidly expanding company. This is a senior buying role, and will require building reports, analyzing data, and making recommendations for improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure raw materials, components, production supplies, and services required to support manufacturing operations.
• Issue and manage purchase orders in accordance with production schedules and inventory requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance related to pricing, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory
• Research and identify qualified suppliers and evaluate quotations based on cost, quality, and lead time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in Supply Chain and Materials Management
• Bachelor’s degree required or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with specific experience with MRP/ERP, planning, production & inventory control, and sourcing/procurement. Epicor Kinetic preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and data driven expertise to make decisions.
• Project Management, Operational Excellence, and/or Lean/Six Sigma experience preferred.

Physical Demands

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment including laptops, keyboards, monitors and phones.
• The employee is required to sit at a desk/work area for extended periods of time.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal; preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; extensive reading.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus (if applicable)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• First time homebuyer program
• Collaborative, high-energy workplace

Our Core Values

• Safety - We proactively protect our people and environment
• Inclusion - We respect and appreciate diverse perspectives and backgrounds
• Speed - We move fast, act decisively, and stay agile
• Innovation - We challenge assumptions and simplify processes
• Judgment - We make sound decisions with the business in mind
• Accountability - We take ownership and deliver results

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our core values - we build teams that celebrate and embrace diversity, fostering a culture of respect for all. As part of our pre-hire process, we may conduct a background check and use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.