Strategic Buyer: Optimize Inventory & Supplier Performance

CSS; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS is seeking a Buyer to place and authorize purchase orders within assigned limits, expedite orders, track deliveries, and maintain records per guidelines. The role covers daily purchasing reviews, supplier coordination, and stock replenishment.

Responsibilities include managing EDI/ASR/VMI, ensuring on-time delivery, and negotiating returns on excess/inactive materials. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Supply Chain or related field is required.
• 1 year of purchasing experience in a supply chain environment is required.
• Knowledge of purchasing, inventory concepts, practices and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with purchasing/inventory systems and reports.

Responsibilities

• Reviews daily purchasing reports and system recommendations to determine quantities and items to purchase.
• Creates purchasing documents to send suppliers.
• Maintains inventory availability while minimizing working capital.
• Tactical stock replenishment, SO, and DS buying as assigned.
• Ensures accurate PO quantities, costs, notes and terms.
• Manages EDI/ASR/VMI, emailed and faxed orders to suppliers.
• Follows up on order status and communicates delivery information to affected departments.
• Negotiates with suppliers for returns on excess and inactive material.
• Assists managers with evaluating supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Vendor management

Procurement systems

Inventory management

Judgment ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Job description

CSS is seeking a Buyer to place and authorize purchase orders within assigned limits, expedite orders, track deliveries, and maintain records per guidelines. The role covers daily purchasing reviews, supplier coordination, and stock replenishment.

Responsibilities include managing EDI/ASR/VMI, ensuring on-time delivery, and negotiating returns on excess/inactive materials. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.