US - Buyer/Planner - G00541

ManpowerGroup Global Inc.; Urbana (OH); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Global Inc. is seeking a Buyer/Planner to join our procurement and supply chain team in Urbana, OH. The role combines sourcing, supplier management, and production planning with a hybrid work model (3 days onsite, 2 remote; first 90 days onsite).

Pay is $32/hour, reflecting industry standards for intermediate procurement roles in the region. The successful candidate will develop and execute procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and analyze data to drive

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or project management.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and procurement best practices.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and strong analytical skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective sourcing while maintaining quality and supplier performance.
• Manage procurement projects including supplier selection, negotiations, contract administration, and delivery execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support business objectives.
• Analyze purchasing data, supplier performance metrics, and market trends to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements while maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Procurement best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Our client, a leading aerospace and advanced manufacturing organization, is seeking a Buyer/Planner to join their team. As a Buyer/Planner, you will be part of the Procurement and Supply Chain team supporting sourcing, supplier management, and production planning functions. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent stakeholder management abilities, and strategic problem-solving capabilities which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title

Buyer/Planner

Location

Urbana, OH (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 remote; first 90 days onsite)

Pay Range

$32/hour

What’s the Job?

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective sourcing while maintaining quality and supplier performance.

• Manage procurement projects including supplier selection, negotiations, contract administration, and delivery execution.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support business objectives.

• Analyze purchasing data, supplier performance metrics, and market trends to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements while maintaining accurate records.

What’s Needed?

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• 1-3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or project management.

• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and procurement best practices.

• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and strong analytical skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.

What’s in it for me?

• Opportunity to work with an industry-leading global manufacturing organization.

• Competitive pay rate of $32/hour.

• Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility and work-life balance.

• Professional growth opportunities within procurement and supply chain management.

• Exposure to complex sourcing projects, strategic procurement initiatives, and supplier management programs.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.