Onsite Buyer & Expediter - Keep Production Moving

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a proactive DCC Buyer/Expediter to keep production moving. This on-site role works with suppliers, production, and purchasing to ensure timely material flow and on-schedule builds.

You will manage POs in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, track ETAs, and resolve supply issues in a fast-paced environment. Candidates with 2+ years in manufacturing purchasing are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 2+ years purchasing, buying, or expediting experience in manufacturing or distribution preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel) and Microsoft Dynamics or a similar ERP system preferred.
• Knowledge of purchasing, expediting, and MRP processes.

Responsibilities

• Generate, place, monitor, and expedite purchase orders for production materials, MRO, indirect purchases, and departmental requisitions using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Track purchase orders, ETAs, shipping updates, and supplier commitments to support production schedules.
• Research suppliers, pricing, and sourcing options to make timely, cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Serve as the primary onsite contact for supplier deliveries, receiving issues, and production escalations.
• Manage vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs, including consumables and hardware replenishment.
• Partner with Production, Sales, Purchasing, and suppliers to resolve supply chain issues and maintain inventory levels.
• Purchase finished goods based on MRP requirements and customer demand while maintaining accurate purchasing data in Business Central.
• Monitor inventory, open purchase orders, stock shortages, overstock, and partial receipts, and analyze reports to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
• Build strong supplier and cross-functional relationships while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Purchasing experience

MS Excel

ERP systems

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a proactive DCC Buyer/Expediter to keep production moving. This on-site role works with suppliers, production, and purchasing to ensure timely material flow and on-schedule builds.

You will manage POs in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, track ETAs, and resolve supply issues in a fast-paced environment. Candidates with 2+ years in manufacturing purchasing are encouraged to apply.