Operational Buyer

Innomotics; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Innomotics is seeking an Operational Buyer to support manufacturing operations by managing MRP-driven procurement activities, supplier relationships, and material availability. The role covers PO management, timely delivery, and proactive issue resolution, with a preference for experience in engineer-to-order or custom manufacturing environments.

Hybrid schedule in Norwood, OH. The candidate will collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure smooth procurement

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement for manufacturing environments.
• Strong supplier engagement and problem-solving.
• Ability to read technical drawings and partner with engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders from creation to receipt.
• Maintain material availability and on-time deliveries.
• Resolve supply issues impacting production and liaise with engineering and operations.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier relationship management

MRP awareness

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Job ID: 6769

Location: Norwood, OH, US, 45212

We are looking for an Operational Buyer to join our team at Innomotics.

Innomotics is an industry-leading supplier of motors and large drive systems. With a trusted legacy of more than 150 years of engineering expertise, our products power all the world’s most essential industries. Today, we are bringing the #EnergyTransition to life with a portfolio that enables our customers to boost energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gases, and minimize the carbon footprints of plants.

Our Most Powerful Engine: Our People

We are a team of more than 15,000 dedicated experts, doers, and innovators. For us, engineering the future means keeping businesses in motion. As a global player operating with the spirit and speed of a mid-sized champion, the future holds unlimited opportunities for us. If you share our bold mindset to be best-in-class, we want you IN.

Your Future Role

Innomotics is seeking an experienced Buyer to support manufacturing operations by managing MRP-driven procurement activities, supplier relationships, and material availability. This role is responsible for managing purchase orders from creation through receipt, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and proactively resolving supply issues that impact production.

The ideal candidate has experience in an engineer-to-order (ETO) or custom manufacturing environment, understands manufacturing processes and technical drawings, and can effectively partner with suppliers to manage complex components and lead times. This is a relationship-driven procurement role that requires strong supplier engagement, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.

This position is based in Norwood, OH and will work a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities