Purchasing Manager
Buyer Job 42 miles from Dayton
Job Responsibilities:
Design and implement strategic purchasing plans aligned with organizational objectives, focusing on cost reduction and expanding the supplier base.
Identify, assess, and cultivate relationships with prospective suppliers, negotiating competitive pricing and favorable contract terms.
Evaluate market trends, cost structures, and supplier performance to uncover opportunities for cost savings.
Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure contracts that adhere to legal standards and company policies.
Continuously assess purchasing metrics (such as cost savings, quality, and delivery performance) to pinpoint areas for improvement.
Oversee and mentor the purchasing team, delegating tasks and offering guidance to ensure effective performance.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related field required.
Minimum 3 years' experience in purchasing.
Demonstrated proficiency in contract negotiation.
Experience with vendor management.
Strong analytical skills.
Knowledge of market trends.
Benefits:
Dental insurance.
Health insurance.
Paid time off.
Life Insurance.
Paid Sick Time.
Paid Holidays.
401(k).
401(k) Matching.
Vision insurance.
Parental Benefit Program.
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Assistant Specialty Foods Buyer
Buyer Job 49 miles from Dayton
Our client in Cincinnati, OH has an immediate opening for an Assistant Specialty Foods Buyer on a direct hire basis.
Company Profile:
Established Grocery Retailer
Team atmosphere and environment
Passion for serving customers
Assistant Specialty Foods Buyer:
The Assistant Specialty Foods Buyer plays a critical role in supporting procurement operations, focusing on inventory management, vendor relations, and strategic purchasing for specialty food product lines.
Meticulously review and monitor inventory levels across specified food categories and vendor portfolios. Develop comprehensive replenishment strategies to ensure optimal stock levels, minimize potential shortages, and support efficient warehouse operations.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with specialty food vendors. Proactively negotiate pricing, promotional terms, product quality standards, and delivery conditions to maximize value and ensure consistent product availability.
Provide comprehensive administrative assistance to senior buyers, including new item setup, price adjustments, and detailed item maintenance. Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement documentation and tracking systems.
Serve as a critical liaison between vendors, warehouses, and internal departments. Promptly address and resolve inventory discrepancies, quality concerns, and supply chain challenges with professionalism and efficiency.
Continuously monitor market trends, emerging food products, and industry developments to support strategic purchasing decisions and identify potential new product opportunities.
Assistant Specialty Foods Buyer Background Profile:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Science, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
Minimum of 5 years in sales, procurement, or food industry purchasing
Proficiency in PowerBI and Google Workspace preferred
Experience with order processing and database management systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Flexibility to travel as required
Commitment to company procedures, values, and policies
Ability to represent the organization professionally in all interactions
Ability to work in an office and retail environment
Features and Benefits:
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
Paid Vacation Time
401k Plan
Employee Discount
Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.
Disclaimer: Sensitive and personal data will not be requested by Frontline Source Group or its affiliates until a job offer is made and accepted. If you ever doubt the validity of our job postings, we encourage you to call one of our branch locations to verify the status on any job.
RPO Sourcing Specialist (2025-3114)
Buyer Job 49 miles from Dayton
COMPANY PROFILE
Prolink is a premier workforce solutions organization, fulfilling comprehensive staffing, technology, culture, data, and talent experience needs throughout the United States. As a people-centric and results-driven business, we strive to provide a world-class experience to every member of the Prolink Family - our clients, external talent, and internal team. We are committed to intentional connectivity and an energy-positive culture to ensure every member of the Prolink Family has the opportunity to succeed personally, professionally, and financially today and tomorrow.
JOB SUMMARY
The Sourcing Specialist position is within Prolink's Operations department and partners with key stakeholders to source candidate leads from a diverse set of platforms to generate interest in open or upcoming job opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
● Source warm and passive candidate leads from a diverse set of paid and promoted websites and platforms to generate interest in open or upcoming job opportunities
● Matches prospective candidates to job personas and profiles and uses selling techniques to motivate candidates to explore open or upcoming job opportunities
● Geographic intelligence reporting including but not limited to; competition analysis, prospective client/company review, territory analysis on market trends, research on networking groups and organizations
● Responsible for co-development and managing a sourcing strategy that will proactively address targeting qualified candidates through pipeline building for contract and direct placement positions, including clinical and non-clinical
● Identify quality candidate profiles using various sourcing techniques on non-paid websites and platforms such as Boolean search, including social networks engagement
● Document and catalog potential candidates for open search and build talent pipelines for future workforce planning needs
● Show tangible results through conversion rates of passive candidates into hires and increasing time to fill metrics in targeted areas
● Monitor trends and developments in sourcing tools and technology and utilize social media for sourcing to drive traffic to open opportunities
● Understand and communicate current vacancies and recruitment priorities both within the team and to the external market pipeline
● Reports the results of pipeline activity and statuses to Program or Project Managers, including development of insights around the change of candidate traffic, activity and engagement
● Have daily interaction with potential candidates on social media and social networks (Facebook, Instagram) and crafting business correspondence to promote awareness and interest for passive and warm candidates
● Perform other related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
● Experience with candidate sourcing and recruitment techniques
● Knowledge of sourcing tools, HR (including an ATS) and candidate management systems
● Knowledge of social networking
● Excellent communication and sales skills
● Able to be flexible and adaptable to meet tight deadlines, deliver results, and quickly pivot based on shifting priorities in a fast-paced work environment
● Able to use a variety of business or technical programs to complete tasks
● High level of integrity, motivation, accountability, perseverance, and alignment with Prolink's values
PREFERENCES
Candidates with additional and relevant experience, education, licensing, or certification beyond the role's requirements and/or specific to the nature of Prolink's business will be given additional consideration in the candidate selection process. If all minimum requirements are met, candidates with unique and/or diverse qualifications will also be given additional consideration.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Strategic Buyer
Buyer Job 27 miles from Dayton
Piqua, OH area
Competitive compensation available, based on previous experience and education, with great benefits at a premier employer!
You don't want to miss out on this opportunity!
Why you ask?
✨ Going to work every day and working in a great culture at a profitable, stable employer is everything!
✨ Joining a successful procurement team and being able to make an immediate impact will feel good.
✨ Work for a company that has had four acquisitions in the last six months, and they aren't stopping there!
✨ Did we mention you can wear jeans every day to work?
✨ Work for a manager who has over 20 years with the company and started on the shop floor!
We will make the process easy for you! Apply today so that we can lead you through our client's interview and hiring process. There is never a cost for our services!
Fueled by growth and recent acquisitions, this industry-leading company is seeking a Strategic Buyer to join their successful procurement team. The Strategic Buyer will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager and be one of three buyers. The Strategic Buyer is responsible for the following duties:
Source components, parts and raw materials for an assigned category
Maintain and improve relationships with existing suppliers
(approximately 80-100 on an established vendor list)
and source new ones as needed
Negotiate pricing, payment terms and contracts
Order parts from established suppliers based on production forecasts
Review open order reports and work with suppliers to ensure that product and materials will be here for production schedules
Adapt to changing procurement responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
Work with supplier quality analysts to audit, develop and coach the supplier base
Track and enter required information into the organization's ERP system
Work within cross-functional teams to improve procurement strategy and find cost savings
Make decisions based on data and work hard to improve the reporting strategy
Conduct daily troubleshooting on inventory issues
Support the manufacturing site and assist with quality issues
Perform other duties as delegated by management
This is a dynamic manufacturing environment, a culture like no other. Candidates should feel comfortable challenging the norm daily, finding better ways, improving procurement functions and working in a department that enjoys learning and being collaborative. Qualified candidates will enjoy being on the floor daily. There is not any remote work available for this position. This is a salaried position with 401K, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, medical, dental, vision, vacation and paid holidays. This position does have the opportunity for up to 15% Travel - International and Domestic.
Requirements for the Strategic Buyer:
1. A minimum of a high school diploma, a degree is preferred
2. 3-5 years of similar manufacturing procurement experience
3. Experience sourcing new suppliers
4. Experience ordering parts for production from established suppliers
5. Experience negotiating cost
6. Experience working with 20-25 suppliers at a time
7. ERP experience
8. Willing to travel up to 15% of the time domestically and internationally
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Teams, Word and Excel
Skills preferred but NOT required:
1. Machining experience
2. Working knowledge of GD&T and blueprint reading
Reasons to work for this company:
✨ Learn from a manager with 20+ years with the company
✨ Premier employer with a great working environment
✨ The company is making acquisitions
✨ The opportunity to make an immediate impact and grow with the company
✨ Family-oriented, flexible environment with good work/life balance
✨ Wear jeans daily
Purchasing Agent
Buyer Job 32 miles from Dayton
Purchasing Agent, A&F Souvenir, ULC
Who we are:
For over 60 years, A&F Souvenir has been known for its quality products and service in the souvenir industry. Its beginnings originated with the legendary wall plaque line, and with the demand for growth the company has expanded to offer our retailers every custom and in-house manufactured souvenir in the categories of drink ware, magnets and keychains, apparel, ball caps, gifts and toys.As A&F expands, we are making an effort to become more environmentally and ethically aware of the products we sell and the impact we have on our world.
:
Our ideal candidate will be an integral part of our team, responsible for the procurement and purchasing of all products, negotiating with suppliers, and tracking orders. As communication and vendor relations is an integral part of this role, we are looking for someone who is extremely organized, well-spoken, efficient, and resourceful. We are also looking for an individual who will go beyond the call of duty, be adaptable when changes are implemented and approach projects and challenges in a positive and energetic way.
Job Responsibilities
Researching, preparing, reviewing, and issuing all purchase orders.
Negotiating with suppliers for best pricing.
Scheduling and verifying purchase deliveries.
Proactively communicating with managers and other departments.
Maintaining manual and computerized procurement records.
Liaising with delivery and warehouse teams to ensure goods are received on time.
Updating receipts and providing accurate on hand inventory reports.
Working in conjunction with sales support, sales team members and art team to ensure accuracy of item purchased
Sourcing products for sales team, finding best quality paired with best price.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Practical experience in purchasing and procurement is preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft software, with the ability to learn in-house programs.
Experience with inventory management and ERP systems, in particular NetSuite.
Strong communication and critical thinking skills.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task.
Ability to work flexible hours when called upon.
Compensation and Benefits
Full-Time, Exempt. $55,000-$65,000. Salary us based on range in consideration of relevant job experience and certification/education.
Flexible Vacation or Time Away From Work (TAFW) plan: no accruals; employees are encouraged to schedule time off as needed within business scope.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and other voluntary benefits for you and your family; employee premiums applicable.
Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (eligible after one year of employment).
Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability, employer sponsored; scaled-salary pay following submission and approval of leave
Birthing Parent Plan covers up to (6-8) weeks fully paid leave, based on the birthing event
(4) Week fully paid Parental leave following birth, adoption or foster event, can be coupled with Birthing Parent Plan to extend above timeline
Up to 5 days Paid Bereavement Leave
$75 monthly cell phone stipend
This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this . SSA Group reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technological developments)
A&F Souvenir, ULC is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity through our commitment to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
All California Residents: By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice ("Notice").
San Francisco Residents: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document for more information. By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document.
*This position will remain open until filled.
#14683 Purchasing Manager
Buyer Job 29 miles from Dayton
Purchasing Manager
This position coordinates the efforts of mass production and MRO purchasing Associates and implements strategic purchasing/procurement systems and procedures to meet company goals and objectives. Acts as a liaison between purchasing and YNA departments for the enhancement of information.
Essential Duties
1. Establishes policies and procedures to be followed by purchasing agents to improve efficiency within department and improve the customer service provided to internal customers2. App
roves selection of major vendors, trains buyers to assess vendor capabilities, develops sources and evaluates vendor performance.3. Neg
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ommends major purchases of materials on the basis of anticipated changes in prices or on unusual availability situations. Balances cash flow considerations against possible prices savings.5. Mak
es certain that purchasing documents are completed properly and the terms and conditions of purchase are appropriate.6. Sup
ervises accurate recordkeeping, individual price histories and difficulties in doing business with particular vendors.7. Est
ablishes policies that maintain inventories in as low a manner as possible while avoiding shortages of necessary raw materials and supplies.8. Mai
ntains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.9. Res
olves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending corrective action to Administration.10. Ma
intains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.11. Co
ntributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Other
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Purchasing Associate
Buyer Job 38 miles from Dayton
Purchasing Associate - Astral
The Wilbert Group is part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company. The Wilbert Group is a leading precast concrete manufacturer and service provider, catering to the funeral service, building trades, and agricultural sectors. Our comprehensive range of top-tier concrete offerings encompasses burial vaults, monuments, lawn crypts, columbarium niches, septic tanks, retaining walls, storm shelters, and agricultural precast products. Based on the diverse offerings, a wide range of rolling assets are required ranging from forklifts, construction equipment, trailers, light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Operating from numerous manufacturing plants, warehouses, monument production facilities, a casket manufacturing plant, we are dedicated to delivering unparalleled products and services.
Position Overview
The Purchasing Associate supports procurement for raw materials, machinery, and supplies, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery with a focus on cost-effectiveness and quality.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Procurement: Sourcing and purchasing raw materials, machinery, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies necessary for manufacturing operations.
Supplier Management: Evaluating suppliers based on price, quality, delivery time, and reliability, and building strong relationships.
Contract Negotiation: Negotiating contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
Order Management: Preparing purchase orders, reviewing requisitions, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
Inventory Control: Monitoring inventory levels to ensure adequate stock while avoiding overstocking and potential obsolescence.
Cost Analysis: Analyzing price proposals, financial reports, and other data to determine reasonable prices and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Quality Assurance: Ensuring that purchased goods and services meet quality standards and specifications.
Problem Solving: Investigating and resolving issues related to defective goods, late deliveries, or supplier performance.
Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of purchases, costs, deliveries, and supplier performance.
Staying Current: Keeping up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and supplier capabilities
Experience
Prefer 3 years of experience in purchasing for a manufacturing environment.
Education
High School diploma, GED or the equivalent
Prefer College Degree
Skills:
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Intermediate Excel skills -proficient in writing formulas, what if statements, pivot tables and data manipulation and analysis.
Ability to write and compile business cases to support purchases to present to management for stakeholder approval.
Ability to present to all levels of the organization
Proven experience as a purchasing agent or relevant role.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Walking through manufacturing spaces.
Employees must be able to approximately lift 50-75lbs.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Purchasing Agent Buyer
Buyer Job In Dayton, OH
Buyer/Purchasing Agent Classification: Exempt Reports To: F&A Director Shift available: * M-F 8am-5pm Starting Pay: $47,000- $50,000 About Dayton Job Corps Job Corps' national mission is to educate and train highly-motivated young people, ages 16-24, for successful careers in the nation's fastest-growing industries. Here at Dayton Job Corps Center, we support their mission by teaching eligible young people, the skills they need to become employable and independent, and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Students here have access to room and board while they learn skills in specific training areas for up to three years. The program helps them to complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, provides transitional support services, and assists them with obtaining employment. Job Corps graduates either enter the workforce or an apprenticeship, go on to higher education, or join the military.
Purpose: Responsible for the procurement of equipment, supplies, services, and vendor contracts in compliance with government, center, and corporate policy.
Essential Functions
* Prepares and administers all purchase order contracts, subcontracts, lease/rental agreements, and consultant contracts for equipment, service, repairs, and rehab work in compliance with federal, state, local, and DESI regulations, policies, and procedures.
* Establishes and maintains a qualified vendor list as directed by federal, state, and DESI procurement procedures.
* Administers the center's subcontract plan, ensuring that the center meets procurement goals for small business and small socially disadvantaged business; submit reports required by the plan and/or the customer.
* Ensures adherence to quality standards, required delivery schedules, and contractual terms and obtains the best prices available for goods and services through strict adherence to bidding requirements and conscientious negotiation of freight terms.
* Coordinates with the accounting department relative to the accuracy of pricing data and the accounts payable function.
* Assists in the development of new and revised policies and procedures affecting procurement.
* Coordinates with other center staff pertaining to procurement matters.
* Monitors, screens, and recommends for procurement applicable federal excess supplies and equipment.
* Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.
* Acts as a responsible custodian for the assigned center property.
* Reports violations of ethical behavior.
* Suggests opportunities for continuous operational improvement and reduction of waste.
* Identifies and reports environmental health and safety concerns.
* Submits reports and plans in a timely manner.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
Required Education & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
* Two years of related experience
* Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements
* Working knowledge of networking systems
Certifications/Competencies
* Skilled in the use of computerized purchasing systems
* Working knowledge of federal, state, and government procurement practices
* Proven ability to negotiate contracts and maintain vendor relations
* Proven ability to plan and manage projects and to meet deadlines and schedules
* Demonstrated ability to manage frequent interruptions and changing priorities
* Ability to promote the Career Success Standards (CSS) by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
* Strong organizational skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills; customer service skills
* Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Minimum Eligibility Qualifications
* If position requires driving, a valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required
* I-9 documentation required to verify authorization to work in the United States
* Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and background check
Additional Information
Other Duties
This job description is not a comprehensive listing of all duties or responsibilities that are required for this position and may be updated. In the event of change of duties, the employee will be notified.
Living Dynamic
We believe that every role matters and that every customer, both internal and external, should feel empowered to be the best that they can be. Dynamic Workforce Solutions is a place where passion meets purpose and results in excellence.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dynamic Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Diversity is at the heart of our business. It is key to our people's passion for serving individuals and communities who seek to build a stronger workforce. We strive to create a work environment that provides all our team members with equal access to information, development and opportunity. Furthermore, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is deeply rooted in the values instilled by our Four Cornerstones and commitment to Extreme Customer Service. We recognize that differences in age, race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, physical ability, thinking style and background bring richness to our work environments. Such differences help us connect better with the workforce development needs of people we serve in our communities. We believe that attracting, developing and retaining a base of employees that reflects the diversity of our customers is essential to our success.
Buyer
Buyer Job In Dayton, OH
The JF Petroleum Group stands as a premier leader in the North American fueling infrastructure industry, offering comprehensive turn-key solutions for distribution, construction, and service needs. We serve a diverse clientele including retail fueling stations, commercial and government fleets, and emergency power customers.
The Specialty Buyer supports our construction, service and installation business. The Specialty Buyer makes sourcing decisions on staged construction and installation jobs and sales orders. They also work with the construction and service teams to make sure all product is onsite on the required date. They will also help with OTC sales and warehouse duties as needed.
Job Duties:
Uses economic analysis to determine best sourcing method: to procure direct from supplier, to coordinate purchasing through central purchasing, or to transfer material from existing inventory within the Jones & Frank/ANS supply chain.
Prepares purchase orders for direct sourced items and routed to pre-planned staging locations in advance of construction or installation; negotiates cost of goods at the project/job level; and coordinates with vendors, project managers and engineers to determine the correct material to use for each job/project/application and additionally manages substitutions when appropriate.
Ensures all materials are staged and fully prepared in accordance with the customer's requested delivery date.
Issues purchase orders to vendors, monitoring and expediting the orders as needed.
Compare vendor acknowledgements to purchase orders to verify part numbers, quantities, prices and receipt date. Updates all information on purchase orders in ERP system as needed.
Provides assistance and support in problem resolution with the warehousing teams, carriers and vendors and ensures no issues negatively impact on-time delivery or order fill rate.
Coordinates with Accounts Payable to ensure vendor invoices are accurate, processed on time and that the cost of materials is properly applied to each project/job.
Manages urgent parts request from the construction teams and ensures parts are delivered as soon as possible.
Work with Staging Warehouse personnel to ensure on-time and complete shipping of all material to support projects/jobs.
Creates and posts job journals to move inventory & cost to projects/jobs as materials are installed.
Invoices sales orders when product is shipped to customer or job site out of the staging location.
Work with the Charleston parts manager to provide back up on warehouse duties and help with OTC sales as needed, to include driving a forklift to load and unload trucks.
Conducts data and trend analysis.
Requirements
Highschool Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
Focused on customer service with a passion for quality.
General knowledge of purchasing and inventory control systems.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong negotiating skills.
Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and ERP systems.
Impeccable attention to detail.
Ability to work well with a team.
Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to meet company's employment requirements, which includes passing a drug screen, criminal background check, and MVR, if driving for the company
Physical Requirements: include occasional lifting/carrying of 10 pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting, and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
JF Petroleum offers:
Competitive pay
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Health benefits (eligible 1st of the month following 30 days) including Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability
Life insurance-company provided
Bonus program eligibility
Paid training for field personnel
Uniforms provided for field personnel
*JF Petroleum Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
Purchasing Agent
Buyer Job 29 miles from Dayton
Purchasing Agent, Starting $55,000-$75,000 yearly
Full Time, Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm
Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment
Come and experience the difference with R+L Carriers
Duties & Responsibilities:
R+L Carriers has an immediate opening for a Purchasing Agent at our Wilmington, OH Service Center. In this position the employee will work in a team environment at the corporate purchasing department. The core duties will include working with current and new suppliers, negotiating pricing on stock and non-stock items, creation of BPA's, RFQ's, purchase orders, cost analysis, quality control, monitoring of min-max reporting and inventory control. Other responsibilities will include processing and approving invoices for payment as well as various reporting on various categories assigned.
Job Requirements:
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Analytical skills
Market knowledge
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
MS Office Skills
Oracle Cloud knowledge is preferred
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management or related fields.
Relevant experience in procurement rolls, minimum of 2 years
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Used Car Buyer
Buyer Job 9 miles from Dayton
Job Details Lexus of Dayton - Centerville, OHDescription
Lexus of Dayton, a Hudson Automotive company is looking for energetic and driven Buyer to join our team. Hudson Automotive is one of the fastest growing auto dealer groups and management companies in the Southeast U.S. If you are an experienced Used Vehicle Buyer
,
it's time to shift your career into gear with Hudson Automotive.
What we offer:
Top Compensation: Base salary of $3000 monthly, with performance bonus opportunities.
Collaborative work environment and customer centric culture
Flexible Schedule: Monday-Saturday, with one day off during the week. No Sundays.
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k
Paid Vacation/Holidays
Paid Training
Employee development through training and advancement opportunities
Employee discounts on products & services
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Achieves weekly buy plans agreed upon by the stores and the Corporate Purchasing Manager.
Purchases vehicles in volume (100+ monthly) through physical auctions, online auctions and rental companies. Including but not limited to Manheim.com, Ove.com, Smart Auction, Hertz, Enterprise and Adesa.com. Knows how to purchase vehicles in a live or buy now format.
Assist the purchasing manager in coaching and developing buy team members. Takes on direct mentees and trains them to become successful buyers.
Has a thorough understanding of vAuto, Stockwave and other tools used to manage/acquire inventory. Uses these tools to acquire vehicles that are best suited for each store's strategy factoring in sales history and local area trends to determine the best purchasing mix.
Maintains a working relationship and an open line of communication with each store's GMs, GSMs, UCMs and Controllers.
Ensures that all purchase documents for vehicles purchased each day are sent to the stores daily for payment. Updates a log/spreadsheet designated by the Inventory Manager to keep all necessary associates up to date on all purchases.
Coordinates transportation and tracking of all vehicles purchased for the store. Achieves an average transportation time of three days or less.
Submits, tracks and follows up with vehicle arbitrations. Makes sound decisions knowing when to ask for an adjustment and when to return a vehicle to ensure the most positive outcome for the stores.
Keeps abreast of and ensures compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations regarding the used-vehicle industry.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Buyer/Planner (Part-time)
Buyer Job 49 miles from Dayton
Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
Job Description
Work Hours: 8:00-4:30 2 days a week
Assist in necessary pre-work to go-live of material supply chain project. Assist in transactional work needed to support transition of materials. Develop and implement inventory, production, and allocation plans to meet established inventory and customer service targets. Establish and maintain strong global relationships with both internal and external customers and suppliers. Manage change within supply chain resulting from product launches/revisions, shifts in demand or customer expectations, product promotions and product discontinuances.
Qualifications
Confirming accurate data flow or visibility in SAP between suppliers
Planning, scheduling, executing and ensuring on-time delivery of finished goods, components, raw materials and distribution orders.
Associate Degree or equivalent related experience.
Additional Information
To know more about the position, please contact:
Trixie Gular
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Buyer, Firearms
Buyer Job 37 miles from Dayton
Job Details Support Center - BLUE ASH, OHDescription
Range USA is the leading indoor gun range and retail operator in the nation. We are motivated to provide the easiest and best customer service in the USA. We believe every member of our team contributes to our success and every single customer should have a great experience at our stores and online. Join us as we continue to grow throughout the nation. At Range USA, you have an opportunity to make a big difference in our mission.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Position Title: Buyer, Firearms
Reports To: Director of Buying
Classification: Exempt
Location: Support Center - Blue Ash, OH
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Buyer for Firearms is responsible for buying, assortment selection, inventory productivity, margin enhancement, promotional cadences, vendor management, and overall ownership of respective Firearm Merchandise Category to support Range USA's rapid growth initiatives.
:
Build, Develop, and Execute Buying strategies to grow topline sales, expand margin, and improve inventory productivity.
Drive the buying process of firearms by identifying optimal SKU count, buying quantities and contribution goals of each category to total business.
Expand Vendor partnerships, with a focus on merchandise forecasting/planning, promotions, and marketing opportunities.
Manage all Category KPI's within the Open-to-Buy, as well as influence future planning and financial forecasting surrounding sales, margin, and inventory.
Develop strategic assortment adjustments to maximize the seasonality impact.
Analyze sales trends to ensure in-stock of key items.
Management of Store level inventory based on presentation levels with recommendations for increases or decreases based on overall sales, GMROI, and sell thru.
Management of slow-moving items, with recommendations of permanent price action or promotions.
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Possess the following core values:
Curious
Passionate
Do It Right
Service
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, Supply Chain, or Retail Merchandising.
2 to 4 years of work experience in a corporate retail setting or an equivalent internship
Analytically driven decision maker
Results-oriented, willingness to follow through, make informed decisions, complete tasks and problem-solve.
Uses rigorous logic and thoughtful thinking to effectively identify, address, and resolve challenges.
Attention to Detail and Accuracy
Communication Proficiency - Verbal & Written
Technical Capacity - Microsoft Office including Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Problem Solving
Multi-tasking/Prioritization
Ability to complete projects under time constraints
Ethical Conduct & Confidentiality
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Medical, Dental, Vision Health Insurance
Free Elite Membership (Unlimited Shooting)
Industry Leading Online and Store Discounts
Free Classes
Ability to Utilize Manufacturer Programs
No firearm experience needed: We Offer Paid Training
NOTE
: This job description may be changed or updated as necessary and is not inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities that may be expected to be performed.
Purchasing Senior Buyer: Japanese/English Bilingual
Buyer Job 40 miles from Dayton
URGENT HIRE!
SENIOR BUYER: JAPANESE/ENGLISH-BILINGUAL (CHINESE IS A PLUS)
$60K - $80K
REMOTE: NO
Are you fluent in Japanese and English and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and being challenged? If so, Stanley Electric is offering a very rewarding career as a Senior Buyer in our Purchasing Supplier Development department! This role interacts with domestic and international companies and is responsible for establishing and maintaining business relationships and company cost targets.
ABOUT US:
Stanley Electric US is a full-service, tier one supplier to Honda, specializing in the design and production of lighting equipment, accessories, and electronic components. Our London, Ohio facility houses lighting and mold design, construction, production engineering, and dedicated associates in our Quality, Assembly, Sales, and Customer Service departments. At Stanley, we blaze our own trail to a brilliant future by daring to outshine light.
HOW YOU WILL OUTSHINE:
Demonstrating solid organizational skills and being attentive to every detail.
Exercising critical thinking and effectively solving problems.
Working well independently and with a team.
Demonstrating effective project management skills.
Effectively negotiating based on logic.
Effectively managing cost and customer/supplier relationships.
Developing and presenting clear and concise proposals.
Demonstrating strong communication skills (written and verbal).
Demonstrating strong cost analysis skills.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
Developing, gaining approval, & executing purchasing strategies for assigned commodities & suppliers, to establish, achieve, maintain and improve new model and mass production cost targets by:
Researching, evaluating, and purchasing electronic automotive components for each trial event.
Correlating and selecting suppliers to provide stable quality, competitive cost, and on-time delivery and maintaining effective supplier relationships.
Negotiating price with suppliers and processing quotations.
Coordinating and maintaining timely communications with domestic and international companies (STJ, ASI, SSZ, etc.) regarding design changes and mass production products.
Issuing Supplier Documents - contracts, agreements, forecasts, Request for Quotation (RFQ), Maker Layout Letter, etc.
Maintaining Bill of Material (BOM) for each new model.
Performing accurate and timely quotation management.
Researching and monitoring industry trends (sourcing, technology, market price).
Logistics Reporting.
Executing problem resolution for International Suppliers
Translating and supporting when communicating with International Japanese companies.
HOW YOU WILL BE REWARDED:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
401K Retirement Savings with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement and more!
HOW YOU WILL QUALIFY:
You are fluent in Japanese and English ( Chinese Language is a plus )
You have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
You have two years of Purchasing, Sales, Quality Control, or Engineering experience.
You have project management experience.
You are knowledgeable in the following;
Supplier evaluation and selection process.
Automotive industry trends.
International standards and conducting international business.
You have good math and MS Office skills and are familiar with financial statements.
You can analyze drawings.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
General Office Environment 7.5 hours per day
Manufacturing Environment 0 .5 hour per day
Lifting (maximum 40lbs) 0.5 hours per day
Domestic and international travel may be required on occasion.
Required to work overtime (unplanned and unscheduled) to meet deadlines and requirements.
All Stanley U.S. Associates share in the effort to achieve customer satisfaction and continuously improve overall performance. Success is found in the delivery of high-quality products on a timely basis at a competitive price. Every team member, in the conduct of his or her daily activities and interactions, has abundant opportunity to make a positive contribution. While no listing of duties and responsibilities can completely capture the many ways this opportunity presents itself, fulfilling the responsibilities of her or his role is one important means by which an individual Associate contributes to Stanley's overall success.
Purchasing Agent- Full-Time, Full-Year
Buyer Job In Dayton, OH
ABOUT US: Miami Valley Child Development Centers is southwest Ohio's Head Start Agency. For over 55 years, we've been providing FREE early learning and childcare to children from 6 weeks to age 5. What sets us apart is our two-generational approach that builds family well-being by simultaneously working with children and the adults in their lives to access new resources, solve problems and sharpen existing skills. We have Family Support Specialist, Home Visitors, and Coaches ready to partner with you on this journey, In most cases, families must earn 100% of the Federal Poverty Level or less. Children experiencing homelessness or who are in foster or kinship care are also eligible. In some cases, children with disabilities may qualify. We have full-day and part-day options at our more than 27 convenient locations in Montgomery, Clark, and Madison counties.
Classification: Full-Time. Full-Year. Non-Exempt.
Position Details: Responsible for day-to-day purchasing functions. Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, ODJFS, and MVCDC regulations, policies and procedures.
Minimum Credentials: Associate's degree in accounting, finance or related field. Three years of experience in purchasing. Must be proficient in the use of office software.
Reports To: Purchasing/Inventory Control Supervisor
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
SALARY: Base salary compensation will be commensurate with meeting both Education and Experience.
Insurance: MVCDC shares this cost for the following:
Health- Two tiers to choose from Core and Buy-Up - Individual, Employee +1, or Family
Dental- Individual, Employee +1, or Family
Purchasing Agent- Full-Time, Full-Year
Buyer Job In Dayton, OH
ABOUT US:
Miami Valley Child Development Centers is southwest Ohio's Head Start Agency. For over 55 years, we've been providing
FREE
early learning and childcare to children from 6 weeks to age 5. What sets us apart is our two-generational approach that builds family well-being by simultaneously working with children and the adults in their lives to access new resources, solve problems and sharpen existing skills. We have Family Support Specialist, Home Visitors, and Coaches ready to partner with you on this journey, In most cases, families must earn 100% of the Federal Poverty Level or less. Children experiencing homelessness or who are in foster or kinship care are also eligible. In some cases, children with disabilities may qualify. We have full-day and part-day options at our more than 27 convenient locations in Montgomery, Clark, and Madison counties.
Junior Buyer
Buyer Job 37 miles from Dayton
Corbus, LLC is currently seeking a Buyer / Sourcing Specialist to serve as a consultant for a world-leading provider of commercial and military jet engines and components, as well as avionics, electric power, and mechanical systems. Duties include but are not limited to:
Conducts the total procurement activity of assigned commodities.
Perform all required functions from the determination of requirements to the completion of an acceptable purchase contract, which meets costs, quality, audit, schedule and documentation requirements.
Develop plan for supplier negotiations utilizing established and creative techniques.
Develop plans to actively develop competitive sourcing.
Actively search for and incorporate cost reduction projects.
Provide continual market analysis of assigned supplier accounts.
Provide management with accurate, up to date engine hardware costs as well as forecasts of costs.
Qualifications:
High school plus College or 1-3 years related experience.
1-2 years related experience is good.
Quick-learner/works well under pressure/desire to excel/advance
Knowledge of Excel desired.
Works well with both supplier and internal GE customers.
Purchasing Agent
Buyer Job 49 miles from Dayton
Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.
When you join Rumpke, you'll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.
This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!
The Purchasing Agent plays a key role in an organization's procurement process. Their primary responsibility is to secure goods or services at the right time, in the right quality, and at the best possible cost. This is achieved through activities such as competitive bidding, negotiation, and cost management. A Purchasing Agent needs strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills to effectively manage vendor relationships and contribute to cost-saving initiatives.
Responsibilities of Position:
Prepare Requests for Proposals using requirements and specifications obtained from various sources.
Adhere to strict bid deadlines and key project dates.
Obtain and analyze quotes to determine the best value.
Prepare proposal analyses and summaries to assist in the final vendor selection.
Negotiate pricing with suppliers.
Draft agreements based on the Request for Proposal Requirements and Vendor's Proposal.
Communicate with suppliers and ensure clear expectations regarding lead times, quality, warranty, and pricing.
Develop strong relationships with suppliers.
Communicate Purchasing Policies and Procedures to others within the organization.
Provide excellent internal customer service and collaborate with internal end users on various purchasing opportunities.
Contribute to the Purchasing Department's annual savings goals.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with internal and external customers.
Assist with onboarding new vendors.
Prepare cancellation notices per agreements near expiration.
Tracking price changes and trends and communicating to internal customers.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:
Exhibit strong computer skills, proficient in Windows applications, Microsoft Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
Ability to read, interpret, and explain company purchasing procedures.
Ability to prepare specifications and contracts for a large diversity of items.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels.
Possess strong and effective presentation skills.
Must possess a high degree of confidentiality.
Excellent time management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible and cooperative.
Strong Analytical Mindset with excellent negotiation skills.
Ability to follow standard purchasing and company policies and procedures.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:
Bachelor's degree in business finance or the equivalent of 4-5 years of Business Finance or Materials Management experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Purchasing Agent, Buyer, or equivalent.
Proven record of accomplishments, specifically in strategic cost reductions and supplier relationship management.
SAP experience in Materials Management and Purchasing.
Knowledge of standard purchasing procedures and practices, inventory management, logistics, and operations.
Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:
Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 20 lbs.
Rarely working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter.
Continuously sitting and occasionally standing/walking in an office environment.
Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:
Ability to travel between offices, as required.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver's license (if applicable).
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Must be able to read and speak the English language.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.
Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke's policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Purchasing Agent 2 (4373-02)
Buyer Job 49 miles from Dayton
Job Title: Purchasing Agent 2- May be under-filled as a Purchasing Agent 1 Your Benefits of Working for Hamilton County! * Starting Pay: $25.90 an hour Purchasing Agent 2/ $23.24 an hour Purchasing Agent 1 * Generous Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays, three weeks of vacation in the first year, immediately accruing paid sick time, and paid parental leave.
* Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution and a defined benefit option.
* Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!
We serve the residents of Hamilton County in more ways than you may realize! As the Purchasing Agent 2 within the County's Procurement Department, you will be in an intermediate-level position responsible for executing and managing the procurement of goods, services, and contracts. This position involves conducting competitive bidding processes, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and regulations.
Summary of Job Duties:
* Provides research and analysis for bids and projects.
* Serves as lead agent and assists Senior Purchasing Agent with regard to complex bids and construction bids.
* Re-writes and edits bid invitations from departments and submits for review
* Returns bid bond checks to vendors-writes and edits bid invitations from departments and submits for review.
* Processes requisitions in two on-line financial systems applying.
* Procurement tests described in the Ohio Revised Code and the County Purchasing Manual.
* Prepare award recommendations for review.
* Handles special projects as assigned by the Purchasing Director and Senior Purchasing Agent.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Associate Degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, economics, or closely related field.
* Two (2) years' experience in purchasing, procurement, or surplus property management, including experience with requisition processing, vendor communication, and procurement systems. .
* Or equivalent combinations of education, training, and/or experience.
OR: Purchasing Agent 1:
* high school diploma or equivalent.
* One (1) year' experience in purchasing, procurement, or related field, demonstrating knowledge of procurement methods and vendor relations.
* Or equivalent combinations of education, training, and/or experience.
Work Location and Hours:
* 138 East Court St. Cincinnati, Oh. 45202
* 40 Hour Work Week, generally between core hours of 7:30-5:30
Deadline to Apply:
April 23, 2025
Be part of our Team! We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a second-chance employer and a recovery friendly workplace.
Purchaser
Buyer Job 24 miles from Dayton
Lahlouh's business model is built on solving end to end supply chain problems not simply processing transactional print orders. Lahlouh is a partner that focuses on developing collaborative, comprehensive solutions that endeavor to meet all the communication needs of our clients' dynamic and evolving marketplaces.
Lahlouh's mission is to provide the highest quality, most cost-effective business communications solutions available.
Core capabilities include:
• Sheet-fed offset print • Fulfillment / distribution logistics
• Dynamic digital & large format print • Packaging design & print
• Mailing • Marketing promotions
• Bindery & finishing • Promotional Products
• Online (e-commerce) solutions • Workflow automation solutions
Position: Purchaser
Reports to: Purchasing Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Purchasing
Location/Shift: Monroe, OH / 1
st
Shift
Job Description:
Work with vendors, Estimating, Planning, Scheduling, Sales, Sales Support and Manufacturing to facilitate the purchasing of paper and buyout components for projects. Ensures accurate job specifications and information are provided to all involved. Monitor and facilitate paper purchases and buyout components to ensure quality products are delivered on-time. Handle other purchasing functions, as needed, for office supplies, consumables, consignment items, house stocked items, etc.
Position Specific Duties:
Comfortable with all aspects of paper/stock/substrate purchasing for commercial printing (including, but not limited to: Offset Printing, Digital Printing, Packaging, Bindery & Finishing Operations, Mailing, Assembly and Fulfillment).
Comfortable with all aspects of the manufacturing workflow for commercial printing (including, but not limited to: Offset Printing, Digital Printing, Packaging, Bindery & Finishing Operations, Mailing, Assembly and Fulfillment).
Ability to source, evaluate and qualify new and existing vendors.
Work directly with vendors and internal personnel to communicate job requirements, specifications, schedules and expectations.
Ability to read and analyze job estimates, purchase orders and job tickets.
Ability to write purchase requisitions, purchase orders and change orders.
Ability to follow existing procedures and write new procedures, as needed.
Ability to manage raw goods inventory in our ERP system
Ability to correct discrepancies between POs and Invoices
Coordinate job schedules with all affected departments, as needed. Manage critical deadlines with resourcefulness, attention to urgency, excellent communication and professionalism.
Coordinate logistics on all material movement between outside vendors and Lahlouh shipping/receiving departments.
Track job status to keep jobs on schedule.
Coordinate and conduct offsite press checks, bindery checks and quality inspections, as needed.
Review quality, product inspection, sample review, as needed to maintain quality standards and client expectations.
Departmental Requirements:
Attend all relevant meetings (production meetings, team meetings, quality improvement meetings, training, etc.), as needed.
Meet and adhere to all procedures, work instructions, quality and safety requirements relative to the job function.
Strong knowledge of PC Platform, MS Office Software, Internet Search functionality and adept at learning new software programs (PACE ERP System)
Ability to prioritize daily workload with a strong sense of urgency
Perform required record-keeping, updates, logs, etc.
Dependable and self-driven
Professional communication skills (written and verbal)
Flexibility with schedule (may need to work late hours depending on activity)
Attention to detail
Positive, can-do attitude
Follow Lahlouh policies as outlined in the Company Handbook
Required Qualifications:
Must have Purchasing or Production Planning or Estimating experience in the Printing industry.
Recommended Qualifications:
College Degree preferred
Minimum of 2 years in a similar position
Minimum of 4 years in the printing industry
Strong working knowledge of Commercial Printing Bindery operations