Senior Buyer & Inventory Strategist

SupplyOne; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SupplyOne in Columbus, OH is seeking a Buyer to ensure stock availability, process purchase orders, and negotiate with suppliers. You will manage min/max inventory levels, collaborate with sales, design, and operations, and contribute to procurement standards.

The role requires 5+ years in purchasing or procurement, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and the ability to forecast demand while maintaining inventory accuracy and DIFOTIS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience required.
• Packaging industry experience and materials sourcing preferred.
• Strong negotiation, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Solid understanding of inventory management principles.

Responsibilities

• Process and confirm POs and communicate what needs to be ordered from replenishment reports.
• Reply to emails by end of business day.
• Maintain and update price lists and supplier files.
• Resolve vendor problems and escalate issues to resolution.
• Monitor inventory levels, manage open POs, back orders and DIFOTIS.
• Negotiate prices, discounts, and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
• Authorize payment of invoices or returns as needed.
• Analyze sales trends to anticipate buying patterns and determine inventory needs.
• Build relationships with suppliers and act as liaison with multiple internal teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Task prioritization

Arithmetic

Attention to detail

Ethics & integrity

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

SupplyOne in Columbus, OH is seeking a Buyer to ensure stock availability, process purchase orders, and negotiate with suppliers. You will manage min/max inventory levels, collaborate with sales, design, and operations, and contribute to procurement standards.

The role requires 5+ years in purchasing or procurement, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and the ability to forecast demand while maintaining inventory accuracy and DIFOTIS.