Strategic Buyer - Filtration & Manufacturing

KELTEC; Hudson (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KELTEC in Hudson, OH, is seeking a results-driven Buyer who will source and purchase raw materials, components, and services for filtration product manufacturing. You will collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to align procurement with product and production requirements while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery performance.

In this role, you will develop strong supplier relationships, negotiate terms, monitor supplier performance in ERP/MRP workflows, manage purchase

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within filtration, automotive, or industrial products.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and purchasing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase raw materials, components, and supplies required for the manufacturing of air and oil filters.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality, on-time delivery, and cost-effectiveness.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers while monitoring performance to ensure compliance with agreements.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to align procurement with product and production requirements.
• Analyze market trends, material availability, and cost drivers to support strategic purchasing decisions.
• Maintain accurate purchase orders, supplier records, and data within the ERP system.
• Monitor inventory levels to support production schedules while minimizing excess stock and obsolescence.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to expand sourcing options and mitigate supply chain risk.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP/MRP experience

Data analysis

Cross-department collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

KELTEC in Hudson, OH, is seeking a results-driven Buyer who will source and purchase raw materials, components, and services for filtration product manufacturing. You will collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to align procurement with product and production requirements while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery performance.

In this role, you will develop strong supplier relationships, negotiate terms, monitor supplier performance in ERP/MRP workflows, manage purchase