Manufacturing Senior Buyer Middleburg Heights , OH 44130

Posted:

09/22/2026

Employment Type:

Temp-To-Hire Job Category:

Purchasing Job Number:

04 - 180822 kd

Pay Rate:

$20/hr Job Description A manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Buyer who will handle complex negotiations, identify, select, and manage relationships with suppliers. Additionally, you will also manage requisitions, purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, recommend improvements, and address supplier quality issues related to supplier product. Work hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Job Duties:

Identify prospective suppliers and analyze capabilities Release and monitor purchase orders to maintain material flow, expediting when needed Collaborate with Accounts Payable/Receivables on supplier invoice management and inventory control Develop short and long-term purchase plans Engage in negotiations with vendors on pricing, delivery, service payment terms, and quality Analyze suppliers for financial health and stability and manage supplier performance metrics Support company new products initiatives Maintain supplier relationships in line with company values and ensure compliance with supplier legal documents Optimize replenishment methods, supplier lead times, and material box sizes Leverage ERP Systems for accurate supplier and item information

Job Requirements Job Qualifications:

Must have a High School Diploma or GED Must have a bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field with 5 years experience in supply chain or 13 years of supplier chain experience in lieu of degree Professional certification (SPM, CPM, CSCP) is preferred Experience in Lean Manufacturing Environment is preferred Must have advanced Microsoft Excel and MRP System Prior team/lead leadership experience is preferred Must have strong communication, negotiations, decision making, problem solving, and analytical skills Must have the ability to pay a high attention to detail while being accurate Must be able to maintain continuous improvements and innovations Only candidates that can pass a background check and drug screen will be considered. Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. To apply for this Manufacturing Senior Buyer position, please submit your resume to parma@areatemps.com, call (440) 253-2983, or TEXT "your name & 180822" to (440) 887-4013. Additional Information For over 35 years, Area Temps has been committed to providing Northeast Ohio companies with office staffing services, technical, skilled trades, industrial and professional staffing solutions. We measure our success by the thousands of people who have accepted permanent positions with our client companies, either through a direct hire or after successfully completing an initial temporary assignment. Meet Your Recruiter Parma Office With almost 40 years experience in Greater Cleveland and thousands of people employed successfully each year, Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. When you apply online, we'll review your work skills and location preferences within 24 hours. Qualified candidates will be contacted to arrange for a personal interview, and our personnel supervisors will work with you to find the perfect assignment.

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