Purchasing Specialist

Vernovis, Ltd.; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vernovis, Ltd. is seeking a skilled purchasing professional in Fairfield, OH to manage purchasing activities, monitor inventory, and collaborate with vendors to ensure timely deliveries.

The role supports Epicor ERP implementations and ongoing optimization within a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have 4-6+ years of purchasing experience, strong procurement and inventory control knowledge, and excellent organizational and communication skills to drive cost savings and process

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of purchasing experience.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing, procurement, vendor management, and inventory control.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities and issue purchase orders for materials and supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment efforts to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Partner with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and resolve purchasing issues.
• Verify pricing, delivery schedules, and vendor performance.
• Support inventory audits, cycle counts, and discrepancy resolution activities.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to ensure material availability.
• Assist with the ongoing implementation and optimization of Epicor ERP.
• Identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities across purchasing and inventory functions.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Vendor Management

Inventory Control

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Location: Fairfield, OH

Vernovis is a Total Talent Solutions company that specializes in Technology, Cybersecurity, Finance & Accounting functions. At Vernovis, we help these professionals achieve their career goals, matching them with innovative projects and dynamic direct hire opportunities in Ohio and across the Midwest.

Manage purchasing activities and issue purchase orders for materials and supplies.

Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment efforts to maintain optimal stock levels.

Partner with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and resolve purchasing issues.

Verify pricing, delivery schedules, and vendor performance.

Support inventory audits, cycle counts, and discrepancy resolution activities.

Collaborate with production and operations teams to ensure material availability.

Assist with the ongoing implementation and optimization of Epicor ERP.

Identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities across purchasing and inventory functions.

What Experience You'll Have

4-6+ years of purchasing experience.

Experience working within a manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge of purchasing, procurement, vendor management, and inventory control.

Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What Experience is Nice to Have

Epicor ERP experience.

Experience supporting ERP implementations or system conversions.

Continuous improvement or supply chain optimization experience.