Procurement Buyer I — Fast-Paced, ERP‑Driven & Collaborative

Komline; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Komline is seeking a Buyer to support procurement and supply chain activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services for manufacturing schedules. You will collaborate with production, engineering, and suppliers to uphold procurement best practices and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Ideal candidates will have ERP/MRP experience, 1–3 years in purchasing, and excellent communication and analytical skills to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, operations management, or related field.
• 1-3 years purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory control, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• ERP/MRP system experience required.
• Excellent written and oral communication across levels with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders for materials, equipment, and services.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and order status for on-time receipts.
• Evaluate supplier quotations, pricing, lead times, and terms for purchasing decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, project management, and inventory teams to identify requirements.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order acknowledgments, deliveries, quality concerns, and corrective actions.
• Maintain purchasing records, supplier information, pricing data, and procurement docs in the ERP system.
• Assist with resolving receiving discrepancies, invoice issues, quality concerns, and supplier performance challenges.
• Support inventory management by monitoring stock levels and replenishment needs.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier consolidation.
• Assist with supplier qualification, performance reviews, and supplier relationship management.
• Generate purchasing reports and provide procurement data to management as needed.
• Occasional travel to supplier locations and industry events.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

ERP/MRP

Negotiation

Excel

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Supply Chain/Related

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Komline is seeking a Buyer to support procurement and supply chain activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services for manufacturing schedules. You will collaborate with production, engineering, and suppliers to uphold procurement best practices and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Ideal candidates will have ERP/MRP experience, 1–3 years in purchasing, and excellent communication and analytical skills to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.