Job Description
Job DescriptionTitle: Buyer
Location: Taylor Mill, KY
Overview: Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.
Hire Type: Direct HireBenefits: Benefits from day 1 and almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 paid holidays, 2-3 weeks vacations, 401K, etc.Target Salary: $50-64KBonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: up to 10% annual bonus
Job Summary: Responsible for sourcing both direct and indirect materials based on ERP system data and engineering BOM updates. Ensure materials are procured on time to meet production requirements while maintaining cost-effectiveness and adequate stock levels through collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
Job Duties:
- Issue purchase orders for raw materials, components, and services to support manufacturing operations
- Monitor and manage open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and prevent shortages
- Keep production teams informed of material availability through schedule updates and regular communication
- Resolve urgent supply issues promptly to avoid disruption in production
- Negotiate supplier agreements for goods and services, ensuring accurate pricing is reflected in the ERP system
- Coordinate with suppliers and logistics teams to manage inbound shipments and adjust for lead-time changes
- Recommend and monitor safety stock levels to prevent inventory gaps
- Manage assigned commodities and ensure inventory accuracy through routine cycle counts
- Handle non-conforming materials by initiating NCRs, coordinating returns/replacements, and processing credit transactions
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business, or a related discipline
- 3–5 years of purchasing experience, including supplier negotiations
- Demonstrated ability to achieve cost savings through effective negotiation
- Working knowledge of industrial supplies and manufacturing equipment
- Proficient in Excel; experience with ERP systems (LN preferred) and Power BI is a plus
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.