Senior Buyer in Cincinnati, Ohio

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

$75,000 – $85,000/yr

Company

Robert Half

We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Buyer to support manufacturing operations in Cincinnati, Ohio by ensuring materials are sourced efficiently and available when needed. This position plays a key role in balancing production demand, inventory objectives, and supplier performance while helping maintain a reliable flow of goods. The ideal candidate brings strong purchasing expertise, sound judgment in supplier coordination, and the ability to act quickly when material availability or service levels are at risk.

Responsibilities:

• Issue and manage purchase orders to align material availability with production plans and inventory goals.

• Track supplier results across on-time delivery, product quality, and cost performance, and address gaps when standards are not met.

• Evaluate demand patterns, stock positions, and supplier lead times to reduce the risk of shortages or excess inventory.

• Follow up on critical materials, accelerate shipments when needed, and resolve supplier-related disruptions that could affect manufacturing output.

• Review purchasing system alerts, exceptions, and planning messages, then take timely corrective action.

• Negotiate pricing, delivery timing, and other commercial terms within approved procurement parameters.

• Maintain accurate purchasing records, item data, and system information to support effective planning and order execution.

• Partner with suppliers on confirmations, schedule updates, and order changes while supporting new parts, engineering revisions, and supplier qualification efforts.

• Work closely with Accounts Payable and internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.

• Contribute to cost savings, process improvements, supplier development, and compliance with company purchasing policies and ethical standards.

Requirments:

• 5+ years of experience in buying, purchasing, or procurement within a manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management, material planning, and purchasing processes.

• Experience working with bills of materials and material requirements tied to production operations.

• Ability to assess inventory levels, demand signals, and lead times to make sound purchasing decisions.

• Proficiency with SAP or a similar enterprise resource planning system for procurement activities and data maintenance.

• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and supplier relationship management skills.

• Familiarity with logistics, global supply chain considerations, and coordination of material flow.

• Experience supporting both direct and indirect material purchasing is preferred.