Job Description
Job Description
Location : Fairfield, OH
Employment Type : 1st Shift, Full-time, direct hire
Job Brief
Kable Workforce Solutions is hiring a Buyer for our client. This job is responsible for managing purchasing activities, maintaining accurate records, supporting supplier evaluation, expediting orders, resolving material issues, and ensuring data accuracy while contributing to overall quality and operational objectives.
What’s a Typical Day Like?
- Follow the agreed practices as defined in the quality management system.
- Work within the scope of your responsibilities.
- Check your work to verify its accuracy in meeting the objectives.
- Know how you contribute to the achievement of the objectives.
- Keep those involved with your project, and your supervisor apprised of pertinent information regarding jobs.
- Assist with the evaluation and selection of suppliers with quality as the primary criteria for supplier selection.
- Maintain accurate and timely records and files of all purchasing transactions.
- Communicate significant price changes and business trends to appropriate management.
- Processing replacement order and the return of defective material.
- Resolve receiving and payment issues as assigned.
- Recommend and justify opportunities for Quality / Cost improvements.
- Expediting orders and updating system with current information.
- Responsible for accuracy and timely entry of data input and assigned database integrity.
- Other functions as directed.
What Are the Requirements of the Job?
Supervisory Responsibilities : Purchasing and Material ControlExcellent to good traits in the following areas; communication, organization, follow-up, telephone etiquette, and negotiating.Education and / or Experience : Associate degree in related field or equivalent of 3-5 years job related experience.Communicate verbally and / or in writing with other employees, other departments and supervision as to work in progress, problems and / or completion.Be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide basic numbers. Calculate percentages and perform advanced mathematical procedures.Must be able to identify work process problems and possible solutions.Sit at workstation for prolonged periods of time. Must be able adjust visual focus.May be required to reach, stoop and / or bend on an as needed basis.Must be able to climb stairs as necessary.Some light lifting may be required. Some travel may be required.Traditional office atmosphere with standard office-maintained temperatures and quiet noise level.Ability to work in fast-paced environment.Ability to move or lift up to 50+ lbs.Ability to reach, grasp, hold, push, pull, bend, twist, squat, climb, kneel.Ability to utilize hand / eye coordination.Capability to stand for prolonged periods of timeCommunication skills.How to Apply And Next Steps?
Please submit your resume in our application by clicking “apply now.” We look forward to reviewing your application and you will hear from us within 1 business day.
About Kable Workforce Solutions
For over 50 years, Kable Workforce Solutions has been connecting skilled professionals with leading employers across the region. We’re dedicated to helping people build lasting careers and helping companies grow through quality, integrity, and partnership.
We believe in people first — empowering individuals to succeed and celebrating the work that drives our communities forward.
Kable Workforce Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Read our full diversity statement here.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.
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