Buyer 2 - Columbus, OH

VetJobs; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs is looking for a Buyer 2 based in Columbus, OH, focusing on procurement tasks crucial to the organization's materials and services acquisition. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a background in purchasing within a manufacturing setting, contributing to cost savings and inventory management. This is an on-site role catered to military-affiliated individuals who meet the specified qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge and application of purchasing cost reduction methods.
• Ability to read and interpret part drawings.

Responsibilities

• Sources, selects, and negotiates commodity purchases for location requirements.
• Manages inventory by reviewing requirements and entering purchase orders.
• Completes compliance reviews for corporate charges.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Inventory management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

High School/GED

Tools

ERP system

Material requirements planning (MRP)

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Job Description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Job Description

The Indirect Buyer is responsible for all procurement activities related to the purchasing of assigned materials, goods and services for the designated location. The Buyer will also provide inventory management for capital spare parts and manufacturing supplies. This role will be responsible for the coordination of crib activity which includes the maintenance of material receipts and inventory issues, as well as expenditure compliance review to corporate purchasing programs. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical, self-motivated, communicator with knowledge and experience in applying purchasing cost reduction methods.

Responsibilities

Sources, selects, negotiates and approves the contract award for most commodity purchases or services as well as spot buy of non-stock items for location requirements.

Provides information to internal customers for pricing proposals.

Resolves specification issues prior to quoting process.

Achieves cost savings goals and delivers lowest cost alternatives for sourcing of products and services to meet business demands.

Manages inventory by reviewing requirements, entering purchase orders, and changing purchase orders as required.

Determines the need for expediting, follows up on late orders and monitors delivery performance taking corrective action as needed

Reporting activities to include monthly savings, and weekly status updates for projects as needed

Maintains accurate data in ERP system and initiates updates as needed

Completes corporate program compliance review and reconciliation of P-Card expenditures for corporate charges.

Resolves accounting discrepancies and processes supplier returns/rejections.

Initiates purchase parts approval process (PPAP) per standard operation procedures.

May lead or supervise temporary personal purchasing assistants or interns.

Other duties as assigned.

Auto req ID

447556BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Procurement

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Desired Experience

Working knowledge of assigned commodity items

Professional phone etiquette is a must

Self-motivated and possesses the ability to complete tasks on-time and with little supervision

General negotiation skills

Read and interpret part drawings

Knowledge and application of purchasing cost reduction methods

Material requirements planning (MRP) system and ERP purchasing system proficiency

Thorough knowledge of purchasing terminology and practices

Minimum 3-5 year purchasing work experience in manufacturing environment preferred

Preferred CPM/CPIM (Certified Purchasing Manager/Certified Production Inventory Manager)

City*

Columbus

State*

Ohio

Job Code

Buyer Buyer

Affiliate Sponsor

Worthington Enterprises

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

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