Junior Buyer: Support Sourcing & On-Time Delivery

Kinetics Noise Control, Inc.; Dublin, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetics Noise Control, Inc. in Dublin, OH is seeking a Junior Buyer to assist in procuring goods and services, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely delivery of materials to support operations.

You will work with Purchasing, Engineering, and Sales on new product introductions, negotiate supplier terms, and monitor lead times to protect production schedules. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, knowledge of ERP systems, and strong Excel and

Qualifications

• 2–3 years purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems and Kanban knowledge.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Ability to multi-task high-volume projects and prioritize.
• Strong communication with supplier personnel at all levels.
• Willingness to travel locally and out of state.

Responsibilities

• Review signals, obtain quotes, place purchase orders, and expedite to avoid shortages.
• Support Customer Service with inquiries and update production lead-times.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Sales on new product introductions, supplier selection, prototyping, and quoting.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and cost control.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier relationships

Communication

Multi-tasking

Travel flexibility

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Kinetics Noise Control, Inc. in Dublin, OH is seeking a Junior Buyer to assist in procuring goods and services, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely delivery of materials to support operations.

You will work with Purchasing, Engineering, and Sales on new product introductions, negotiate supplier terms, and monitor lead times to protect production schedules. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, knowledge of ERP systems, and strong Excel and