Strategic Buyer

MJ Recruiters, LLC; Bellevue (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Profit sharing

Paid holidays

Paid vacations

Job summary

MJ Recruiters, LLC seeks a Strategic Buyer to drive sourcing strategies, analytics, and procurement for a fast-paced manufacturer in Bellevue, OH. You will manage supplier relationships, forecast needs, and optimize value across cost, quality, and lead times.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a senior leader, ensuring cross-functional coverage and a stable supply chain while supporting a culture that values long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; experience may substitute.
• 2–3 years in strategic buyer role in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience purchasing direct materials; MRO procurement is a plus.
• Experience with inventory management and cycle counts.
• ERP systems experience and advanced Excel skills (charts, formulas, macros).
• Strong analytical and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Strategically source materials and analyze market trends to optimize value.
• Convert requisitions to POs and manage RFQ processes with controls.
• Reconcile invoices and maintain audit-ready procurement records.
• Coordinate inventory, cycle counts, and interdepartment transfers.
• Cross-train with other buyers to ensure operational continuity.
• Support travel and administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Strategic buying

Data analysis

Inventory management

Cycle counts

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Join an established, family-oriented manufacturer in Bellevue, Ohio, experiencing 30% sales growth, where you can drive strategic procurement in a casual environment, enjoy free daily lunches, and benefit from predictable 45-hour workweeks with hardly any weekend intrusion!

Join a Thriving, 100+ Year Legacy: Step into a strategic role at a stable, family-oriented, privately held employer experiencing a massive 30% surge in sales and boasting a 4.5-star Google rating.

High-Impact, Diverse Responsibilities: Perfect for an analytical thinker who likes to challenge the status quo, drive procurement strategy, and work alongside a seasoned leader with over a decade of company tenure.

A Culture That Protects Your Off-Time: Benefit from a reliable 45-hour workweek where after-hours calls and weekend requests are a rare exception, not the rule.

Casual Culture & Exceptional Perks: Work in an updated office environment with a daily jeans dress code—plus a fully stocked cafeteria with free daily lunch options so you never have to pack a meal.

Supportive & Tenured Team: Join a tight-knit workforce with excellent staff retention, a diverse business mix, and a strong culture of long-term employee support.

Successful, privately-held manufacturer is seeking a Strategic Buyer to be responsible for sourcing, analytics, inventory, cycle counts, and procurement for a fast-paced manufacturer. As the Strategic Buyer, you will report to a Director and will work closely with one other buyer. Daily you will be responsible for the following tasks:

Strategic Sourcing & Market Analysis

• Analyze purchasing forecasts, supplier quotes, and market trends to optimize inventory control and negotiate total value across cost, quality, and lead times.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews, risk assessments, and audits to build a resilient supply chain.
• Proactively identify and qualify secondary supply sources and contingency plans for high-risk materials.

Data Integrity & Purchasing Operations

• Convert approved requisitions into Purchase Orders (POs) and manage the RFQ process in strict compliance with internal controls and ethical standards.
• Reconcile supplier invoices against POs to resolve pricing or quantity discrepancies prior to payment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready records for all procurement activities.

Flexibility & Team Collaboration

• Inventory Control & Hands-On Operations: Perform cycle counts, support physical inventory reconciliations, and coordinate intercompany transfers and outside repairs alongside plant teams.
• Buyer Cross-Training: Partner and cross-train with the other buyer to ensure seamless coverage across all commodities and operational continuity.
• Operational Agility: Step in to assist with travel arrangements, administrative tasks, or other operational needs as required.

This is a fast-paced position that requires qualified candidates to wear multiple hats and be able to support a collaborative, team-oriented working culture. Individuals should be able to learn new tasks and commodities quickly, be able to handle changing priorities and enjoy supporting the manufacturing site.

• The company offers medical benefits, dental, vision, short-term disability, profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations.

REQUIREMENTS for the Strategic Buyer:

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Depending on level of education, at least 2-3 years in a similar fast-paced, strategic buyer position
• Experience purchasing direct materials for production; additional MRO procurement would be ideal
• Experience with inventory and cycle counts
• Experience sourcing new vendors
• ERP experience
• Microsoft Excel experience, including charts, graphs, formulas, and macros

Skills preferred but NOT required:

• APICS certification
• Experience working for privately held organizations

Reasons to work for this organization:

• Updated office environment where you can wear jeans daily
• Established, long term, privately held employer
• Work for a company with a 4.5 Google rating
• Diverse business mix
• Company is experiencing an increase in sales

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Bellevue, OH area. There is not a relocation package available for this position.

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