Buyer

Location: Blue Ash, OH

Employment Type: 1st Shift, Full-time, Direct hire

Job Brief

Kable Workforce Solutions is hiring a Buyer for our client. This role is responsible for supporting purchasing activities for our manufacturing and production-support operations. This position manages the complete purchasing cycle for raw materials, manufactured components, maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) supplies, subcontracted services, and other operational needs.

What’s a Typical Day Like?

• Manage the complete purchase-order cycle for assigned materials, commodities, and services, including obtaining quotations, creating and transmitting purchase orders, and confirming supplier commitments.
• Work with engineering and marketing to obtain pricing information during the product design and quotation processes.
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure delivery, quality, and pricing commitments are met.
• Expedite orders when necessary to support production schedules and operational requirements.
• Manage assigned purchasing programs that support manufacturing and facility operations.
• Serve as the primary supplier contact when quality issues arise with purchased products or services.
• Coordinate the resolution of supplier-related issues, including corrective work, replacement materials, credits, and other appropriate compensation.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers, engineering, production, and other internal departments when changes or problems arise.
• Review supplier performance metrics and help maintain required levels of quality, delivery, service, and pricing.
• Identify and develop new or alternate sources of supply to support current and future business needs.
• Support projects designed to maintain appropriate inventory levels for production and operational requirements.
• Maintain purchasing records and documentation in accordance with internal procedures and quality-management requirements.
• Support inventory management activities for purchased materials and supplies.
• Provide coverage and assistance for other procurement functions as workload requires.

What Are the Requirements of the Job?

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Three or more years of purchasing or procurement experience preferred.
• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills when working with suppliers and internal teams.
• Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Basic understanding of applicable industry standards.
• Familiarity with common steel grades, product forms, and basic metallurgical properties is preferred.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to move or lift up to 50+ lbs.
• Ability to reach, grasp, hold, push, pull, bend, twist, squat, climb, kneel.
• Ability to utilize hand/eye coordination.
• Capability to stand for prolonged periods of time

How to Apply And Next Steps?

Please submit your resume in our application by clicking “apply now.” We look forward to reviewing your application and you will hear from us within 1 business day.

About Kable Workforce Solutions

For over 50 years, Kable Workforce Solutions has been connecting skilled professionals with leading employers across the region. We’re dedicated to helping people build lasting careers and helping companies grow through quality, integrity, and partnership.

We believe in people first — empowering individuals to succeed and celebrating the work that drives our communities forward.

Kable Workforce Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Read our full diversity statement here.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.