Purchaser
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchaser to join our team in Streetsboro, Ohio. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing supplier relationships, inventory priorities, and changing lead times in a hands-on environment. You will play a key part in keeping materials available by evaluating demand, coordinating orders, and supporting pricing and bid activity across a growing customer base. This is a direct hire position with standard in office business hours. Apply today if you are interested!
Responsibilities:
• Review inventory status and below-minimum stock reports to determine purchasing needs and place timely orders.
• Identify and qualify suppliers, including building relationships with new manufacturers to expand sourcing options.
• Oversee purchase orders from initial request through delivery, ensuring quantities, timing, and follow-up are handled accurately.
• Track domestic and international lead times and adjust purchasing decisions based on shifting availability and delivery schedules.
• Support bid activity by gathering supplier pricing, evaluating options, and helping prepare competitive cost information.
• Negotiate with vendors on pricing, minimum order quantities, and delivery terms to improve purchasing outcomes.
• Learn customer demand patterns and monitor account activity to align purchasing plans with business changes.
• Partner closely with sales leadership and internal team members to coordinate product needs and respond to evolving priorities.
• Work through manual purchasing processes with strong attention to detail, using analysis and judgment to make sound buying decisions.
They do offer a full benefits package- medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid holidays, vacation time, and more!
Qualifications:
• Experience in purchasing, buying, procurement, or materials management.• Ability to source products and develop relationships with manufacturers and suppliers.
• Strong understanding of purchase order management, vendor communication, and inventory replenishment.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on environment that relies on careful review rather than automated systems.
• Ability to analyze changing lead times, pricing structures, and minimum order requirements.
• Strong negotiation skills and confidence discussing terms, cost, and availability with vendors.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Compensation
$60,000.00-$80,000.00 YearlyAbout Us
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