Buyer - Planner

LHH US; Kentucky; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks an experienced Senior Buyer to join a manufacturing company. You will manage raw materials procurement, support production planning, and optimize inventory to meet schedules and costs.

The role emphasizes strong vendor relations and data-driven decisions. Responsibilities include forecasting needs, negotiating terms, and coordinating with production, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure material availability and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, inventory planning, or supply chain management, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of production planning, procurement, and inventory management principles.
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of raw materials, components, and supplies to meet production schedules, ensuring cost efficiency and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain production schedules, working closely with production and operations teams to ensure timely availability of materials and products.
• Forecast material needs, monitor inventory levels, and adjust procurement strategies to minimize excess inventory and avoid stockouts.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and work with warehouse teams to optimize storage, handling, and movement of materials.
• Analyze inventory turnover and lead times to identify opportunities for improvement in procurement and supply chain processes.
• Provide regular reporting on inventory, purchasing activities, and supply chain performance to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between procurement, production, and logistics functions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement and inventory management processes.
• Address supply chain disruptions and material shortages promptly, identifying solutions to keep production on track.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory planning

Supply chain

ERP systems

Negotiation

Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description

Senior Buyer

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join a leading manufacturing company. This role is perfect for a professional with a strong background in procurement, inventory management, and production planning, looking to take on more responsibility in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a balance of hands-on experience in purchasing and supply chain management, combined with the ability to optimize processes and support operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of raw materials, components, and supplies to meet production schedules, ensuring cost efficiency and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain production schedules, working closely with production and operations teams to ensure timely availability of materials and products.
• Forecast material needs, monitor inventory levels, and adjust procurement strategies to minimize excess inventory and avoid stockouts.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and work with warehouse teams to optimize storage, handling, and movement of materials.
• Analyze inventory turnover and lead times to identify opportunities for improvement in procurement and supply chain processes.
• Provide regular reporting on inventory, purchasing activities, and supply chain performance to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between procurement, production, and logistics functions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement and inventory management processes.
• Address supply chain disruptions and material shortages promptly, identifying solutions to keep production on track.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, inventory planning, or supply chain management, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of production planning, procurement, and inventory management principles.
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams across different departments to achieve organizational goals.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and inventory optimization practices is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 based on experience

Hours: Monday through Friday

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Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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