Hybrid Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Partnerships

ORR Protection; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Training and development

Job summary

ORR Protection's Louisville, KY-based Buyer role supports procurement for materials, components, and services across our operations. This position is hybrid and based in Louisville, with a focus on strengthening vendor partnerships and cost control.

The buyer collaborates with Operations, Project Management, Finance, and Warehouse teams to ensure timely, cost-efficient sourcing and compliance with purchasing policies. Candidate should have at least 5 years in purchasing and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Five+ years in purchasing, procurement, buying, supply planning, or related field.
• Experience sourcing suppliers, evaluating quotes, negotiating terms, and managing purchase orders.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning or inventory management systems required.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions and generate purchase orders.
• Source, evaluate, and select vendors that meet quality, price, service, and delivery requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing needs to prevent shortages or excess inventory.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and follow up with vendors on late or incomplete orders.
• Coordinate with Operations, Project Management, Warehouse, and other stakeholders to understand purchasing requirements and timelines.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, lead times, purchase orders, and data.
• Ensure purchasing activities follow company policies, approvals, and documentation standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

ORR Protection's Louisville, KY-based Buyer role supports procurement for materials, components, and services across our operations. This position is hybrid and based in Louisville, with a focus on strengthening vendor partnerships and cost control.

The buyer collaborates with Operations, Project Management, Finance, and Warehouse teams to ensure timely, cost-efficient sourcing and compliance with purchasing policies. Candidate should have at least 5 years in purchasing and ERP experience.