Job Description
Job Description Buyer
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay Range: $31 to $34
Employment Type: Contract position
About the Role
LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a leading manufacturing client in Cincinnati, OH to hire a Buyer . This is a critical role supporting plant operations, responsible for sourcing, selecting, and negotiating with suppliers to ensure on-time fulfillment, adherence to quality standards, and alignment with inventory strategies. If you have strong procurement experience and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Review MRP requirements daily to ensure timely ordering of materials for production schedules.
- Create, review, and process purchase orders from entry through payment.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels aligned with the client's inventory strategy and Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO) metrics.
- Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers for cost-effective procurement.
- Issue RFQs and analyze pricing and market drivers.
- Collaborate with the Quality Department on specifications and defect investigations ( CAPA ).
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or delivery.
- Monitor and report supplier performance trends .
- Work with warehouse and accounting to resolve receiving and invoicing variances.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree + 2 years related experience (or equivalent work experience).
- Strong familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and logic .
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
- Excellent negotiation, time management, and communication skills .
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred .
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements
Pay Details: $31.00 to $34.00 per hour
Search managed by: Bianca Kimble
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www-uat.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.