Buyer/Sr. Buyer

The Armor Group; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Armor Group in Mason, OH is seeking a Buyer or Senior Buyer to own sourcing, build strong vendor partnerships, and keep production moving on-site.

You will manage from request to delivery, negotiate terms and pricing, implement VMI programs, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Accounting and Production to stay on schedule. This role requires 40+ hours on-site in Mason, OH.

Qualifications

• Evidence of strong communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to leverage ERP/plan tools.
• Experience with manufacturing procurement processes and vendor management.
• Knowledge of MRP planning and drawings/specifications.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to work onsite.

Responsibilities

• Source and qualify vendors, negotiate contracts, payment terms, and pricing.
• Manage purchase orders and supply chain activity from request to delivery.
• Serve as the purchasing point of contact for assigned divisions.
• Implement VMI programs and manage RTV items.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Accounting and Production to stay on schedule.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Excel

ERP experience

MRP planning understanding

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Love a great deal? Turn your negotiating skills into American-made products. The Armor Group, a Mason, Ohio manufacturer with more than 90 years of history, is hiring a Buyer or Senior Buyer to own sourcing, build strong vendor partnerships, and keep production moving. Full-time, Exempt | On-site, Mason, OH

What You'll Do

• Source and qualify vendors, and negotiate contracts, payment terms, and OEM and formula pricing
• Manage purchase orders and supply chain activity from request to delivery
• Serve as the purchasing point of contact for your assigned business divisions
• Implement VMI programs and manage RTV items
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Accounting, and Production to keep projects on schedule

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree
• 5+ years as a Buyer in a manufacturing environment
• ***Experience with made to print, Engineered and machined parts required
• Strong communication skills, MS Office proficiency, Excel and ERP experience
• Understanding of MRP planning, and basic familiarity with drawings and specifications
• Organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure
• Must live within a reasonable commute of Mason, OH and be willing to work onsite 40+ hours/week

Why Join Us

• Real impact on the products and customer commitments we deliver
• Room to grow within a stable, multi-division company
• A collaborative, respectful team culture