FULL_TIME

FEED

OTHER

This role will be responsible for the coordination of crib activity that requires maintenance of material receipts and inventory issues during the absence of senior personnel, as well as expenditure compliance review to corporate purchasing programs. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical, self-motivated, communicator with knowledge and application of purchasing cost reduction methods and the ability to apply them in order to succeed.

We are hiring a Buyer. The Buyer is responsible for all procurement activities related to the purchasing of materials, approved goods and services for the assigned location. The Buyer will also provide inventory management for capital spare parts and manufacturing supplies. This role will be responsible for the coordination of crib activity that requires maintenance of material receipts and inventory issues during the absence of senior personnel, as well as expenditure compliance review to corporate purchasing programs. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical, self-motivated, communicator with knowledge and application of purchasing cost reduction methods and the ability to apply them in order to succeed.<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p/><ul><li>Sources, selects, negotiates and approves the contract award for most commodity purchases or services as well as spot buy of non-stock items for location requirements.</li><li>Provides information to internal customers for pricing proposals. </li><li>Resolves specification issues prior to quoting process. </li><li>Achieves cost savings goals and delivers lowest cost alternatives for sourcing of products and services to meet business demands.</li><li>Manages inventory by reviewing requirements, entering purchase orders, and changing purchase orders as required.</li><li>Determines the need for expediting, follows up on late orders and monitors delivery performance taking corrective action as needed</li><li>Reporting activities to include monthly savings, and weekly status</li><li>Completes corporate program compliance review and reconciliation of P-Card expenditures for corporate charges.</li><li>Resolves accounting discrepancies and processes supplier returns/rejections.</li><li>Initiates purchase parts approval process (PPAP) per standard operation procedures.</li><li>May lead or supervise temporary personal purchasing assistants or interns.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><br/><strong>Desired Experience</strong><p/><ul><li>Working knowledge of assigned commodity items</li><li>Professional phone etiquette is a must</li><li>Self-motivated and possesses the ability to complete tasks on-time and with little supervision</li><li>General negotiation skills</li><li>Read and interpret part drawings</li><li>Knowledge and application of purchasing cost reduction methods</li><li>Material requirements planning (MRP) system and ERP purchasing system proficiency</li><li>Thorough knowledge of purchasing terminology and practices</li><li>Minimum 1 year purchasing work experience in manufacturing environment preferred</li><li>Preferred CPM/CPIM (Certified Purchasing Manager/Certified Production Inventory Manager)</li></ul><img alt=" " height="1" src="https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=63ff224f444bb0713924bdb4eb677e63&view" width="1"/>

Worthington Enterprises

Buyer

Accounting Policies

Analysis Skills

Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)

Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Contract Approval

Corporate Compliance

Corrective Action

Cost Control

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Inventory Management

Manufacturing

Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)

Negotiation Skills

Operations Processes

Order Delivery

Order Processing

Performance Analysis

Pricing

Problem Solving Skills

Procurement Management

Procurement Software

Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

Purchase Orders

Purchasing/Procurement

Reconciliation

Returns Processing

Time Management

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Together, we employ over 1,000 people in Central Ohio from entry-level packing or material handling roles to senior executives and leadership who are experts in their field. About KDC/ONE:We are a trusted, global provider of value-added solutions to many of the world’s leading brands in the beauty, personal care, and home care categories.

<div><strong>Buyer (Manufacturing)<br/></strong><br/></div><div><strong>Location:</strong> kdc/one, Groveport<br/><br/></div><div><strong>Department:</strong> Supply Chain<br/><br/></div><div><strong>Keep Production Moving. Control the Costs. Own the Details.<br/></strong><br/></div><div>We’re looking for a detail-driven <strong>Buyer</strong> who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you understand MRP, enjoy vendor negotiations, and know how to balance cost, quality, and service — this role is for you.<br/><br/></div><div><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></div><ul><li>Review material requirements and manage MRP in SAP.</li><li>Place purchase orders and schedule deliveries to support production.</li><li>Negotiate pricing and manage vendor performance (Cost, Quality, Service).</li><li>Maintain accurate lead times, capacity data, and material masters.</li><li>Manage inventory levels, including slow-moving and obsolete materials.</li><li>Expedite or delay shipments based on demand changes.</li><li>Resolve quality issues and disposition rejected materials.</li><li>Approve invoices and partner with Finance on discrepancies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with SOPs, GMP, and company policies.<br/><br/></li></ul><div><strong>What You Bring:</strong></div><ul><li>BA/BS preferred (or equivalent manufacturing experience).</li><li>3+ years of Buying experience.</li><li>SAP experience required; APICS/CPIM a plus.</li><li>Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.<br/><br/></li></ul><div>If you’re ready to take ownership of your materials, vendors, and results — apply today and help us keep operations running strong.</div><br/><br/><strong>About KDC/ONE:</strong><p>We are a trusted, global provider of value-added solutions to many of the world’s leading brands in the beauty, personal care, and home care categories. We partner closely with customers as a critical enabler of their success through ideation, formulation, design, packaging and manufacturing of products.

Every year, we help develop and manufacture products for brands sold in countries all over the world. 

Our Columbus, Ohio division is comprised of three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in New Albany & Groveport, OH. Together, we employ over 1,000 people in Central Ohio from entry-level packing or material handling roles to senior executives and leadership who are experts in their field. Columbus specifically focuses on the personal care industry with a concentration on liquid and alcohol based </p>

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