Job Description

Buyer

Willoughby OH

$70,000 - 80,000 annually

Overview:

We are seeking a Buyer to manage procurement and inventory for a metal-focused manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in purchasing steel, nickel, copper, or similar metals and experience in both professional office settings and on the shop floor .

Compensation:

• $70,000 – 80,000 annually

Schedule / Environment:

• Primarily office-based (professional environment)
• Occasional shop floor exposure for inventory, materials, or vendor/product interactions

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement

• Source suppliers using catalogs, commerce publications, and directories
• Understand and apply purchasing policies, processes, and procedures
• Negotiate best vendor terms, pricing, and delivery based on budgets and schedules
• Communicate with vendors regarding purchase orders, product info, availability, and delivery
• Prepare purchase orders and bid requests
• Review order status and follow up with vendors
• Resolve issues with purchase items, contracts, and vendor discrepancies
• Manage supplier audits and performance through Supplier Quality Program
• Evaluate suppliers on cost, quality, service, and reliability

Inventory Management

• Manage cycle counting process and report results
• Control stock obsolescence and ensure proper stocking levels
• Maintain raw material and supply inventories via Macola ERP
• Participate in physical inventory and assist other departments as needed

Reporting

• Report monthly on inventory accuracy, warehouse and raw material values, vendor lead times, and vendor quality/performance
• Track inventory transactions and plan actions to reduce obsolete or slow-moving materials

Other Responsibilities

• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Support shop floor activities when required while following all safety rules

Competencies / Skills

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Delegation and teamwork
• Planning, organizing, and prioritization
• Attention to quality and detail
• Sound judgment and decision-making

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years purchasing experience or demonstrated ability to perform procurement functions
• Experience in materials management and inventory control
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Background in steel/bar/pipe purchasing
• Experience with MRP and inventory control concepts
• Knowledge of Macola ERP and/or Crystal Reports

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Primarily sedentary
• Occasional shop floor or customer/vendor site work requiring adherence to safety protocols

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