Purchasing Buyer-Supply Chain

KDC One•Groveport, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

kdc/one is seeking an experienced Buyer to join its Supply Chain team at the Groveport, Ohio manufacturing facility. This onsite role supports production by managing purchasing activities, supplier relationships, costs, and material availability. The Buyer works with raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and services; uses MRP to plan purchasing; and maintains purchasing data in SAP. The role collaborates with Quality, Production, Finance, Inventory Control, and suppliers to address purchasing and material issues and improve processes.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a Buyer or Purchasing role.
Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
Experience with SAP or ERP systems and MRP.
Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent manufacturing experience will be considered.
APICS or C.P.I.M. certification.

Responsibilities

Purchase raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and services to support production needs.
Review material requirements and use MRP to plan purchasing activities.
Negotiate and manage vendor costs while meeting site requirements.
Build and maintain supplier relationships and monitor cost, quality, and service.
Place purchase orders and coordinate delivery schedules.
Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and supplier capacity.
Expedite or delay deliveries as customer and production needs change.
Maintain accurate material information and purchasing data in SAP.
Partner with Quality, Production, Finance, Inventory Control, and suppliers to resolve material and purchasing issues.
Review and approve purchasing documentation and invoices.
Help manage slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
Support continuous improvement of purchasing processes and workflows.