Junior Buyer

Red Frog Solutions; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Frog Solutions in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Junior Buyer to source complex and technical materials, components, and services for a growing manufacturing operation. You will manage an international supplier base, negotiate LTAs, and drive year-over-year cost reductions by applying strategic procurement practices and rigorous supplier performance reviews.

Bachelor's degree required, and prior procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience with procurement or supply chain in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience purchasing complex, technical, or custom-designed items to rigid specifications.
• Experience managing international suppliers, open purchase orders, and inventory levels.
• Experience negotiating long-term agreements (LTAs) with key vendors.
• Track record of delivering documented cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Purchase complex and technical materials, components, and services to rigid specifications.
• Manage international supplier base and negotiate long-term agreements.
• Drive year-over-year cost reductions through sourcing strategies.
• Oversee open purchase orders and inventory levels.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supply chain experience

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

***Recent College Grad's with a 4 year degree in Supply Chain Management are welcome.

Our client, a growing manufacturer in the industrial products space, is seeking a Jr. Buyer to purchase complex and technical materials, components, and services, including custom items built to rigid specifications. You will manage the international supplier base, negotiate long-term agreements, and drive year-over-year cost reductions.

Experience we would like see

• Bachelor's degree (must have)
• Experience with procurement or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience purchasing complex, technical, or custom-designed items to rigid specifications
• Experience managing international suppliers, open purchase orders, and inventory levels
• Experience negotiating long-term agreements (LTAs) with key vendors
• Track record of delivering documented cost savings