Buyer

Job Title: Buyer- Planner

Location: West Chester, OH 45069

Pay Rate: $40.86/hour (W2 – No Benefits)

Duration: 6 months with possible extension or conversion

Work Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer–Planner to join our team and play a critical role in maintaining a seamless supply of materials that supports daily manufacturing operations. If you have strong MRP and procurement experience, an upstream supply chain background, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this role offers an excellent opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure continuous flow of raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies to support production.
• Manage supplier relationships through the Supply Side Platform Portal.
• Oversee replenishment backlog, including purchase order creation and rescheduling.
• Coordinate open purchase orders and order scheduling activities.
• Manage upstream backorders and component shortages to ensure material availability.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance using established KPIs.
• Work directly with suppliers to resolve late orders, confirmation details, and delivery issues.
• Take proactive daily action based on MRP messages; escalate repeat issues as needed.
• Participate actively in continuous improvement and Short Interval Management (SIM) initiatives.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
• 2–3 years of experience in Supply Chain or Procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong MRP/ERP experience (SAP preferred).
• Advanced computer skills, including Excel and Access.
• Effective communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions.
• Collaborative mindset with strong relationship-building skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational strength.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the chance to support a dynamic manufacturing operation, influence supplier performance, and contribute to ongoing process improvements. If you're driven, organized, and ready to step into a role with real impact, we’d love to connect.