Procurement Specialist: Buyer I for Manufacturing

Worthington Enterprises, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings and flexible spending

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Professional development and training

Job summary

Worthington Enterprises is seeking a proactive Procurement Specialist / Buyer I to support sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management across multiple locations. You will collaborate with Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Maintenance to source materials and services, analyze spending trends, and drive procurement initiatives that ensure timely delivery, quality, and cost efficiency.

You will manage the purchase process from quotes to POs, evaluate suppliers, monitor performance, and assist

Qualifications

• Understanding of procurement, purchasing, supplier management, and business operations processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and relationship management capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, reporting tools, and ERP systems.
• Ability to analyze purchasing and supplier data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and organizational levels.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive business information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure indirect materials, equipment, services, and maintenance-related purchases across multiple locations.
• Manage purchasing process from supplier quotation to PO creation and delivery coordination.
• Evaluate suppliers and sourcing alternatives to support cost savings, quality, and continuity.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships; act as primary contact for inquiries and issues.
• Support supplier onboarding, contract administration, and compliance documentation.
• Monitor supplier performance and open orders; expedite critical purchases as needed.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, and Supply Chain to understand needs.
• Prepare and analyze procurement data, spend reports, and KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and reporting capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with policies, standards, audits, and regulatory obligations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration across functions

Multi-site experience

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Power BI

Power Apps

SAP

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Power Apps

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Worthington Enterprises is seeking a proactive Procurement Specialist / Buyer I to support sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management across multiple locations. You will collaborate with Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Maintenance to source materials and services, analyze spending trends, and drive procurement initiatives that ensure timely delivery, quality, and cost efficiency.

You will manage the purchase process from quotes to POs, evaluate suppliers, monitor performance, and assist