Purchasing Specialist

Packaging Co; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation days/paid time off

'Great Place to Work' recognition

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Toledo, Ohio, is seeking a motivated Purchasing/Buyer. This full-time role is crucial for ensuring timely procurement of raw materials, fostering vendor relationships, and supporting production efficiency. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable sourcing raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials to support day-to-day production.
• Monitor inventory levels to keep production running efficiently.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors.

Skills

Sourcing raw materials

Vendor relationship management

Inventory monitoring

Market trend analysis

Job description

We’re a growing manufacturing company in the Toledo, Ohio area, looking for a motivated and reliable Purchasing/Buyer to join our team. If you have experience purchasing raw materials like resins, additives, or packaging components, we’d love to hear from you.

This role plays a key part in helping our production team run smoothly by ensuring we have the materials we need—on time and from trusted suppliers.

Responsibilities:

1. Purchase raw materials to support day-to-day production
2. Monitor inventory levels to keep production running efficiently
3. Build and maintain strong, dependable relationships with vendors
4. Stay up to date on market trends and material pricing
5. Collaborate with internal teams to meet production goals
6. Maintain accurate records of purchases and supplier information
7. Resolve any issues related to deliveries, shortages, or delays

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of purchasing experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Comfortable sourcing raw materials

Location:

• This role is full-time and in-office in the Toledo, Ohio area.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• 401(k), health insurance, dental insurance, vacation days/paid time off
• 'Great Place to Work' recognition

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain