Buyer at Venteon Buyer at Venteon in Fort Thomas, Kentucky Posted in about 12 hours ago.

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full-time Minimum 3-5 Years of Purchasing/Buyer Experience within a Manufacturing Environment Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Buyer to fill an opening with a leading aerospace manufacturer located near Cincinnati, OH. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in purchasing materials, parts, supplies, equipment, and outside services while managing supplier relationships, delivery performance, costs, and material availability to support daily production requirements. Requirements of the Buyer Bachelor's degree required Minimum 3-5 years of current purchasing or Buyer experience U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder Experience purchasing materials, components, supplies, equipment, and outside services within a manufacturing environment Experience working directly with suppliers to manage purchase orders, delivery schedules, lead times, and material availability Strong supplier management and vendor performance evaluation experience Experience obtaining and evaluating supplier bids and quotations Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work effectively with operations, engineering, production planning, shipping/receiving, and quality teams Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and ERP systems Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments Aerospace manufacturing or purchasing experience preferred Benefits of the Buyer Competitive salary Advancement potential Full-time Paid time off Medical / Dental / Vision 401(k) Responsibilities of the Buyer Procure materials, parts, supplies, equipment, and services required to support daily production needs Maintain frequent communication with suppliers and carriers to confirm ship dates, expedite orders, and determine expected arrival times Communicate purchasing schedules, delivery updates, and changes to internal departments and external suppliers Obtain purchase order confirmations and ensure accurate delivery dates are maintained within the ERP system Monitor supplier delivery performance and make recommendations regarding suppliers' ability to meet production requirements Prepare, solicit, and evaluate bids for materials, supplies, and outside processes Monitor material availability, supplier capacity, market conditions, and changes in delivery lead times Identify and communicate supplier cost changes while pursuing opportunities to avoid or offset cost increases Provide detailed weekly vendor delivery performance reports Coordinate shipment troubleshooting and resolve delivery issues with suppliers and logistics providers Investigate new suppliers, materials, and outside processes to identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve quality Analyze markets and vendors to assess current and future material availability Work closely with operations, engineering, production planning, shipping/receiving, and inspection personnel to support production requirements Perform additional purchasing projects and responsibilities as assigned by management