Buyer

Western Enterprises

Avon Lake, OH, United States
Inventory and direct materials purchasing
Supplier sourcing and negotiation
Purchase order management
Lead inventory and direct materials purchasing for the assigned plant location, sourcing suppliers, negotiating pricing, and driving cost reduction initiatives

Job Summary

  • Lead inventory and direct materials purchasing for the assigned plant location, sourcing suppliers, negotiating pricing, and driving cost reduction initiatives.
  • Monitor supplier performance, maintain accurate data, and support supplier scorecards while tracking deliveries and resolving issues.
  • Gain exposure to strategic sourcing and continuous improvement initiatives within a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.

Matching Summary

Lead inventory and direct materials purchasing for the assigned plant location, sourcing suppliers, negotiating pricing, and driving cost reduction initiatives.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Inventory and direct materials purchasing
  • Supplier sourcing and negotiation
  • Purchase order management
  • Supplier performance monitoring
  • Delivery tracking and issue resolution
  • Vendor Corrective Action Requests

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Diverse learning opportunities
  • Positive impact on the world

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years purchasing experience
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Intermediate Excel skills
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems
  • Ability to analyze data

Work Rights

Not specified

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