Buyer

trak group

Cincinnati, OH

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JOB DETAILS

LOCATION

Cincinnati, OH

POSTED

30+ days ago

Buyer

Setting/Hours: 100% in Office | Full-time

Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in Cincinnati, Ohio that’s expanding its Manufacturing team.

Position Overview:

A family-owned manufacturing organization is seeking a strategic Buyer to support its on-site operations. This highly visible role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to make data-driven purchasing decisions that directly influence cost efficiency, service levels, and overall business performance. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable navigating ambiguity, and can confidently balance operational priorities while supporting long-term supply chain goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Highly analytical purchasing role focused on evaluating ERP/MRP recommendations and making strategic, business-driven decisions.
Oversees the full purchase order lifecycle, from creation through delivery and payment.
Uses forecasting, inventory levels, production schedules, and demand trends to guide purchasing decisions.
Partners cross-functionally with Planning, Production, Warehouse, Accounting, and Quality teams to support operational efficiency.
Maintains inventory levels aligned with company inventory strategies and DIO goals.
Builds and manages strong domestic supplier relationships, particularly within corrugated materials and labeling.
Supports supplier negotiations, RFQs, and contract management with a focus on cost control and value optimization.
Identifies and drives cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and on-time delivery standards.
Assists with quality initiatives, supplier corrective actions, and performance improvement efforts.
Monitors supplier performance metrics and leverages Excel and data analysis to support reporting and purchasing decisions.

Must‑Have Qualifications:

Advanced Excel skills with strong ability to organize, analyze, and interpret large volumes of purchasing and operational data.
Demonstrated experience making informed buying decisions using complex data sets rather than relying solely on ERP-generated recommendations.
Experience working within ERP systems in a manufacturing environment;SAP experience preferred, though comparable systems are also valued.
Self-motivated, proactive professional with a positive attitude and strong sense of accountability.
Strong negotiation and cost-management skills with a focus on driving savings and operational value.
Comfortable working in ambiguous situations and confident making judgment-based decisions.
Proven track record of stability, reliability, and consistency in prior roles.
Ability to prioritize effectively in a high-volume environment where hundreds of purchasing recommendations may be generated daily.
Success in the role requires balancing data analysis, operational collaboration, and real-world business judgment to determine the most critical purchasing actions.

Assessment & Submission Requirements:

Candidates must complete Excel skills testing to demonstrate strong analytical and data management capabilities.
A DISC Assessment is required as part of the evaluation process.
Preferred DISC profile includes:
- High Dominance (D) to support confident decision-making and accountability
- High Conscientiousness (C) to ensure accuracy, detail orientation, and analytical thinking
- Lower Steadiness (S) preferred for adaptability and comfort in a fast-paced, changing environment

Work Environment:

Fully on-site role within a manufacturing environment with strong day-to-day operational collaboration.
Flexible start times available, provided employees complete a full 8-hour workday.
Approximately 15 remote workdays permitted annually.
Team-oriented culture that values data-driven thinking, sound judgment, and collaborative decision-making.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to make an impact, partner with trak group to explore this opportunity.

About the Company

trak group

trak group, established in 1972, is proud of its impeccable reputation as a professional recruiting and staffing firm. trak has demonstrated an unmatched level of expertise and success in the industry, and takes great pride in its A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

trak has been awarded “Best Places to Work” by the Business Courier three consecutive years; following the third and final nomination, trak was respectfully awarded with “The Best of the Best”. We continue to hold the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence and the “SPECTRUM Award” for Service Excellence from City Beat News indicating a 5-star customer service rating. Six of our employees have been inducted into the prestigious “International Hall of Fame” and four carry national certifications lending to their dedication and passion for our industry.

Specializing in direct hire, alternative hire and contract opportunities, trak is currently partnering with over 300 client companies in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Area. Because we are proud of our process, we take time to source, screen and evaluate each candidate. Our placement fields include office support, customer service, accounting and finance, operations, management, human resources, sales and marketing, engineering and supply chain management.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1972

WEBSITE

http://www.trakcincy.com/

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