Buyer

Monti, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer will handle the purchase of raw materials, tools, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies, and ensure quality, delivery, and specification requirements at the lowest possible cost.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to cooperate with team members/leaders
Strong people skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suites or related software
Positive attitude, goal-oriented, and ability to work with minimal supervision
Dependable, flexible, and ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment
Ability to multi-task with excellent time management skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in material management, business management or work equivalent
Engineering and/or manufacturing background helpful

Responsibilities

Issue all purchase orders for commodities within responsibility, and monitor open purchase orders within ERP system
Verify that all orders have been properly acknowledged by the vendor, and follow up with the vendor on all past due orders
Source products from reliable vendors, focusing on quality, delivery, and cost, and meeting material requirements/specifications
Manage vendor relationships successfully by building strong partnerships, negotiating competitive terms, and tracking performance metrics to ensure timely delivery and high quality
Track and maintain proper levels of stocked inventory
Provide Account Management Team with reliable material quotes
Initiate and implement process improvement initiatives for department
Handle any material needs for other Monti Inc. sites that have been assigned to you
Assist in the returning of Rejected material to the vendor
Evaluate procurement data and monitor key supply chain metrics
Complete other duties as assigned by manager.