Buyer at AIDA-America Corporation – Dayton, Ohio

The buyer is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and purchasing goods and materials that meet the organization’s quality, cost, and delivery requirements. This role works closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure a reliable supply chain and support operational goals. Understand and work to support achievement of corporate / departmental objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives. · Source and evaluate suppliers – Identify potential vendors, assess capabilities, and maintain an approved supplier list. · Negotiate pricing and contracts – Secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and long-term supplier relations that support cost-saving initiatives. · Manage purchase orders – Create, track, and update purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and accurate documentation. · Analyze market trends – Track pricing, availability, and industry developments to inform purchasing decisions. · Resolve supplier issues – Address delivery delays, quality concerns, and invoice discrepancies to maintain smooth operations. · Support cross-functional teams – Work with operations, engineering, quality, and finance teams to align purchasing with organizational needs. · Strong negotiation and communication skills · Ability to analyze data and make cost-effective decisions · Knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain principles · Attention to detail and strong organizational skills · Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment · Degree in business, supply chain, or related field (or equivalent experience) · Proficiency with ERP or purchasing software · Ability to read Mechanical Blueprints · Experienced in manufacturing environments · Experienced in Microsoft Office / including Excel · Familiarity with contract law and vendor compliance standards

All associates shall:

· Know the AAC Corporate, Associate and Customer Vision and the AAC Quality Policy and conduct daily work in a manner that supports achievement of such.

· Perform daily work in compliance with AAC’s objective to continuously improve AAC’s QMS. In order to do this associates must a) understand the definition of “good quality” as it pertains to their work, b) notify supervisor of poor incoming quality issues from upstream suppliers which can take the form of materials, information or processes, c) notify supervisor of poor intra-departmental quality issues which can take the form of material, information or processes, and d) work in a constructive manner to satisfy downstream customers and upstream suppliers to solve problems.

· Understand and work to support achievement of corporate and departmental objectives.

· Work with supervisor to establish and meet individual training and development goals.

· Know and abide by all company policies.

· Act in a professional and ethical manner.

All the above functions are essential for the position. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities (as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act) will be made. All qualification/requirements listed indicate the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, experience and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform effectively. Quality is a critical factor of job performance. This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountabilities, duties, responsibilities of requirements. Any individual may be required to perform any other job-related activities or functions requested by his/her manager, subject to reasonable accommodation.