Buyer in Cincinnati, Ohio at Monti, Inc.

Job Summary:

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/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.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Preferred 1-3 years minimum experience in a Buyer or similar Supply Chain role
• 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

Education and Experience:

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

Physical Requirements:

• Uncontrolled environmental conditions: noise, dirt, dust, and mobile equipment
• Occasional lifting up to 15 lbs.
• Any combination of standing, bending, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, feeling, and walking 8 to 10 hours per day
• Ability to work up to 8-10 hour shifts and overtime as required by the work
• Use of all limbs, dexterous and steady use of hands and arms for long periods of time
• Simultaneously mental and muscular coordination, visual and audio awareness of surrounding area

Monti, Inc. is proud to be and Equal Opportunity Employer.