Lead Buyer

80 Acres Farms•Hamilton, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a driven and strategic Buyer to join our Procurement team at 80 Acres Farms. This is a high-impact opportunity to play a critical role in the build-out and expansion of our innovative farming facilities while helping scale a fast-growing, technology-driven organization. Based at our Hamilton, Ohio headquarters, this position includes frequent collaboration and on-site presence at our Hamilton and Northern Kentucky facilities. In this role, you will partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Leadership to negotiate and procure the materials, equipment, and services required for new facility construction, refits, and initial load-outs — while also supporting ongoing replenishment needs across our network. You’ll have substantial decision-making authority over high-value purchases and projects, directly influencing cost, quality, and operational success. As a key external representative of 80 Acres, you will build strong supplier partnerships, lead strategic negotiations, and drive value through thoughtful sourcing strategies. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy balancing big-picture thinking with hands-on execution, and want to help shape the future of controlled-environment agriculture, this role offers both ownership and impact.

Requirements

3+ years of buying or customer-facing supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience leading or supporting RFP processes across multiple product categories
Solid understanding of the procure-to-pay (P2P) process and purchasing execution
Working knowledge of supply chain systems and data flow
Ability to interpret supply and demand data, line-of-balance planning, and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) concepts
Strong communications kills with a collaborative, customer-focused approach
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and ability to learn new systems or recommend process improvements
Interest in learning a new and evolving industry and supporting 80 Acres’ growth objectives
Ability to travel minimally outside of the Greater Cincinnati area (approximately 0–10%)

Responsibilities

Maintain optimal inventory levels by managing, ordering, and analyzing product demand
Responsible for issuing Purchase Order, communicating forecasts & needs to suppliers, monitoring vendor performance, and coordinating with logistics team to deliver goods on time
Collaborate with manufacturing & supply chain teams (maintenance, operations, engineering)
Search for qualified vendors that could meet our needs on a wide variety of product categories (corrugates, manufactured goods, PETs)
Problem solve and expedite shipments as needed to minimize time lost during facility startup due to material shortages
Proactively communicate to the appropriate stakeholders about potential delays or concerns with deliveries
Process RFP and Purchase Requisitions that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers.  May include orders with international suppliers and involve import/export trade knowledge
Lead contact for intercompany departments such as Engineering, Maintenance, Data Integrity and Creation, Supplier files and Legal Contracts, Accounts Payable, Account Receivable and Farm Receiving
Monitor supplier performance and establish improvement plans as required