Senior Buyer: Procurement & Inventory Strategist

LHH US; Ohio; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Ohio is seeking a Senior Buyer with a strong background in procurement, inventory planning, and production scheduling to drive cost efficiency and reliable material availability. You will manage raw material procurement, negotiate with suppliers, forecast needs, monitor inventory, and develop production schedules in collaboration with operations to align with business goals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in procurement or supply chain within manufacturing, strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, inventory planning, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of production planning, procurement, and inventory management principles.
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a focus on data‑driven decision‑making.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams across different departments to achieve organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of raw materials, components, and supplies to meet production schedules, ensuring cost efficiency and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain production schedules, working closely with production and operations teams to ensure timely availability of materials and products.
• Forecast material needs, monitor inventory levels, and adjust procurement strategies to minimize excess inventory and avoid stockouts.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and work with warehouse teams to optimize storage, handling, and movement of materials.
• Analyze inventory turnover and lead times to identify opportunities for improvement in procurement and supply chain processes.
• Provide regular reporting on inventory, purchasing activities, and supply chain performance to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between procurement, production, and logistics functions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement and inventory management processes.
• Address supply chain disruptions and material shortages promptly, identifying solutions to keep production on track.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain optimization

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Ohio is seeking a Senior Buyer with a strong background in procurement, inventory planning, and production scheduling to drive cost efficiency and reliable material availability. You will manage raw material procurement, negotiate with suppliers, forecast needs, monitor inventory, and develop production schedules in collaboration with operations to align with business goals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in procurement or supply chain within manufacturing, strong