Strategic Buyer - Materials & Suppliers (Remote)

GCG; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GCG Custom Engineered Solutions is seeking a Buyer to join the procurement team to plan and purchase raw materials for cable assembly operations. You will help ensure materials are available to meet production demand while controlling costs and maintaining supplier performance.

You\'ll coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to manage demand signals, execute purchase orders, and maintain smooth material flow, contributing to on-time delivery and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of purchasing, buyer, or materials planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (Oracle strongly preferred).
• Strong understanding of material planning, inventory control, and procurement processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• Effective communication and negotiation with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business applications.
• Detail-oriented with focus on accuracy, follow-through, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders from requisition through receipt, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with production requirements.
• Procure raw materials, MRO, and services at optimal cost, quality, and lead time.
• Monitor open orders and proactively manage delivery schedules to prevent shortages or disruptions.
• Review MRP outputs in Oracle to plan and maintain appropriate inventory levels for assigned commodities.
• Establish and adjust safety stock levels in alignment with production needs and business objectives.
• Balance inventory investment with service level expectations to support efficient operations.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, obtain quotations, and negotiate pricing and lead times.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support reliability and continuous improvement.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and support corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to align material availability with manufacturing schedules.
• Resolve material issues including shortages, quality concerns, and supplier discrepancies.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and process improvements across the procurement function.
• Maintain accurate data and transaction integrity within ERP and procurement systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Prioritization

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GCG Custom Engineered Solutions is seeking a Buyer to join the procurement team to plan and purchase raw materials for cable assembly operations. You will help ensure materials are available to meet production demand while controlling costs and maintaining supplier performance.

You\'ll coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to manage demand signals, execute purchase orders, and maintain smooth material flow, contributing to on-time delivery and operational efficiency.