Procurement Specialist
Procurement agent job in Independence, OH
At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
Airgas is Hiring for a Sr Field Sourcing Specialist in Independence, OH!
This position is a hybrid role located in Independence, OH.
Base Pay: $75,000 to $105,000 annual
Travel is 10%.
Quentin Chavis Jr. / *************************** / ************
Job Description Summary: Provide dedicated professional sourcing and other value creation services to assigned business units or operating zones to support and achieve safety, efficiency, compliance and savings initiatives and objectives. Specific activities include competitive bidding, proposal analysis, negotiation of price and commercial terms, vendor management and asset sales
Lead bidding and sourcing activities for all purchases by assigned zone or business unit (BU): o Manage all contact between Airgas and bidders.
Assist in developing technical specifications and/or scopes of work with internal customers. o Investigate, qualify and recommend bidders.
Develop and issue formal requests for quotes (RFQ's).
Lead job walks and bid clarification meetings with internal customers.
Issue clarifications or amendments to the specification or work scope to all bidders.
Complete commercial bid tabulations.
Complete technical bid tabulations including analysis with internal customers.
Negotiate final price and commercial terms.
Make sourcing recommendations to internal customers.
Author and execute materials and services contracts as required.
Manage commercial risk for all purchases by assigned zone or business unit:
Identify and address business risks during the bidding and sourcing process.
Verify that all contractors are appropriately pre-screened for safety, and initiate the contractor pre-screening process for new contractors as required.
Verify that hold harmless and indemnification documentation is in place as well as a current certificate of insurance is on file with all contractors. Initiate and negotiate hold harmless and indemnification documentation for new contractors as required.
Verify that critical suppliers are on the approved supplier list, and initiate the critical supplier qualification process for new suppliers as required.
Proactively manage sourcing activity for all major capital, maintenance and plant turnarounds (TAR): o Attend and actively participate in budget planning meetings for assigned BU or zone.
Actively participate in TAR planning meetings.
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Are you a MATCH?
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution is required.
At least five years purchasing experience supporting operations or manufacturing
Previous experience implementing cost savings programs/initiatives
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous SAP experience preferred
Previous chemical manufacturing experience a plus
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Benefits
We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.
Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.
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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE
At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
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About Airgas
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.
Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.
Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Information
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.
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Associate Merchandise Planner
Procurement agent job in Boston Heights, OH
Arhaus was founded in 1986 on a simple idea: Furniture and décor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces that can be used - and loved - for generations.
The Associate Merchandise Planner is responsible for creating and maintaining monthly and yearly financial plans for their assigned categories and effectively partnering with the Merchandising, Sourcing, Channel (Stores / Ecom) and Distribution & Logistics teams on identifying and implementing strategies to achieve the approved plans.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Develop annual / seasonal / monthly category merchandise financial plans in accordance with company goals, historical performance and trend analysis.
Create SKU level sales and inventory plans for seasonal Investment Reviews to ensure the correct inventory levels in place to support category plans.
Continuously analyze and reforecast the Open to Buy and recommend / execute strategies to maximize opportunities and minimize risk.
Monitor and manage inventory levels throughout product lifecycle to stay in line with the turn and inventory plan, partnering with Sourcing and Vendors to adjust on order where appropriate.
Develop and execute price actions to drive sales and margin across new products, promotions and markdowns.
Evaluate stock and sales by store or DC for replenishment product and make recommendations to balance inventory and drive SKU productivity.
Conduct detailed SKU hindsight analysis and present findings and actions to maximize SKU productivity, margin and turn.
Set and communicate KPI targets and updates (e.g. SKU Count & Productivity, Sales, Margin and Inventory targets) to Merchandising partners
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent business experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in Merchandise Planning, Allocation or Buying
High proficiency in Excel
Thorough understanding of retail math
Strong analytical curiosity and critical thinking
Drive to problem-solve, continuously improve and execute
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated and able to work in a dynamic / fluid environment with efficiency, accuracy and sense of urgency
Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.
Buyer
Procurement agent job in Medina, OH
CentroMotion | Carlisle Brake & Friction
Medina, Ohio
Welcome to CentroMotion, a global leader in manufacturing friction products, information and control devices, mechanical power transmission products, and thermal and motion controls. Our solutions are used in transportation, agriculture, construction, mining and industrial environments, and are designed to meet the unique needs of OEMs and aftermarket networks.
At CentroMotion, we pride ourselves on deep subject matter expertise, long-term partnerships, and a drive for innovation and continuous improvement to help our customers achieve their goals. Our brands, including Carlisle Brake & Friction, CrossControl, Elliott Mfg., Gits Mfg., maximatecc, Power-Packer and Weasler Engineering, are recognized for their quality and reliability.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to helping build, move and feed the world.
Your Role: The Buyer is responsible for ensuring raw materials, components and subassemblies are delivered to the production site to support production needs. This individual must fully understand the companies' supply chain and production operations, as well as be an expert on their assigned product or commodities. They will deploy inventory strategies, be responsible for product change and associated material planning implications, manage and solve exceptions, and drive supplier execution. This role involves daily management of supply and constraints, status reporting and supplier engagement. The Buyer Planner role requires close collaboration with the strategic sourcing department as well as with operations.
What You'll Be Doing
Execute tactical buying processes used to manage the supply chain to ensure material supply that meets master schedule and customer requirements.
Communicate with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and the commercial teams to ensure effective execution of the manufacturing plan, new product introduction, product phase out, and engineering change.
The Buyer will effectively communicate any potential interruption in part supply and ensure persistent follow through until a resolution is achieved.
Ensure components are received in a timely matter and processed through the ERP system.
Request corrective actions from the suppliers where the supplier fails to meet the requirements (On Time Delivery, Shipment Accuracy).
Monitor and action MRP Exception Messages.
Maintain inventory levels within the established targets.
Reconcile inventory discrepancies with Inventory Analyst.
Reconcile supplier invoice discrepancies.
Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with suppliers.
Identify opportunities for inventory days on hand reduction.
Maintain PFEP for purchased components and raw materials.
Participate in any planned physical inventories.
Participate in and support plant Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning process as assigned.
Support plant safety rules and safety observation process.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Need To Succeed
Academic Degree with an emphasis on Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Management and/or 3+ years of demonstrated experience in buyer/planning roles or inventory management in an automotive or industrial manufacturing environment.
APICS CPIM certification or similar is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; a team player - detail oriented.
Ability to multi-task/prioritize.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
What We Offer
Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year's, plus paid vacation available from day one.
Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.
Sourcing Specialist
Procurement agent job in Solon, OH
**Shift:** 1st shift **City:** Solon Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers.
Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills-you'll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.
We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.
**Be** Connected. **Be** Valued. **Be** You.
We hope you'll consider joining our team.
**Position Summary:**
The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for developing supplier relationships and leveraging commodity expertise to source products and services in alignment with business requirements, objectives and consistent with Swagelok's values.
**Essential Duties & Responsibilities:**
+ Responsible for overall supplier management for a group of commodities or suppliers including the establishment of pricing, lot size, lead-time, and other business terms with process capable suppliers to enable effective and efficient supply replenishment.
+ Maintain exceptional relationships with suppliers while aggressively resolving supplier performance/capability issues to ensure alignment with Swagelok expectations.
+ With limited management guidance, develop sourcing strategies and recommend supplier selection decisions.
+ Lead small to medium, and participate in large size negotiation processes.
+ Maintains critical supplier system data such as lead times, pricing and purchase order maintenance and approval.
+ Develop a thorough expertise for assigned spend categories. Understand market trends and conditions and availability of capable suppliers.
+ Manage major part transitions from incumbent to new suppliers as required while achieving inventory, production operations, and fulfillment strategy objectives. Provide regular progress reports on the implementation of sourcing strategies.
+ Effectively represent Swagelok when interfacing with other companies.
+ Implement supplier risk management strategies in alignment with the Sourcing Risk Management matrix.
+ Represent Global Sourcing on new product development teams while driving the maximum utilization of preferred suppliers.
+ Support the development and implementation of special projects to enhance the performance of the department.
+ Evaluate potential suppliers by assessing the facilities, procedures, business systems, personnel, quality, financial, delivery, and manufacturing capabilities to ensure alignment with Swagelok expectations.
+ Other duties as assigned
**Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:**
+ Bachelor's degree in related field (purchasing, marketing, business, engineering, etc.) and 5 years relevant work experience
+ Strong computer skills and a solid understanding of MRP/business systems.
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.
+ Well-developed problem solving abilities.
+ Professional presence
+ Strong Business acumen
+ Ability to effectively deploy all sourcing-related policies, procedures and methodologies
**Critical Competencies:**
+ Communication: Actively listens and voices feedback in meetings.
+ Learning Agility: Adjusts plans based on new information.
+ Collaboration & Teamwork: Leverages the strengths of the collective team for the good of the organization.
+ Customer Focus: Develops solutions considering the customer's point of view.
**Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements** **:**
+ Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
+ Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.
To apply:
1. Click 'Apply Now' to the role of interest, upload your resume and complete the application.
2. Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.
Congratulations on taking the first step to **B** e Connected. **B** e Valued. **B** e You.
_Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law._
_Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law. _
_This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason. _
Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement
Procurement agent job in Akron, OH
Quanex is looking for a Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement to join our team. As a Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement, you will be accountable to provide leadership and direction as it relates to all indirect procurement categories including MRO, travel, packaging, supplies, and services. Develops, recommends, and implements indirect procurement strategies and continuous improvement initiatives to create a robust and resilient indirect supply chain in alignment with the business growth and profitability goals.
We Offer You!
* Competitive Salary
* Bonus Potential
* 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
* 15% immediate return if you participate in the company's ESPP
* Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
* Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
* Paid Time Off & Holidays
* Various Work Schedules
* Tuition support for degree and continuous education
* Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment
What's attractive about the Senior Manager, Procurement position?
* Ongoing interaction with multiple levels of the organization
* Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment
* Work within a fast-paced, caring, team-oriented environment
* Opportunity for advancement
What Success Looks Like:
* Take ownership of indirect spending categories including but not limited to MRO, travel, supplies, freight, packaging, and services to create supply strategies and cost saving initiatives.
* Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, identify and implement improvement opportunities.
* Implement and maintain indirect procurement best practices, policies, and procedures across the organization.
* Serve as the thought leader for indirect procurement aspects of risk mitigation, sustainability, technology, automation, and data analytics.
* Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for category and supplier performance and sourcing effectiveness.
* Develops and delivers reporting on vendor performance and initiates improvements.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, EHS, finance, corporate, and legal to ensure alignment of sourcing activities with business needs.
* Analyze market trends, commodity prices, and geopolitical factors to anticipate and mitigate risks.
* Stay abreast of global trade regulations, tariffs, and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence across all sourcing activities.
* Keep senior management team informed regularly about indirect sourcing activities, progress, and key developments.
* Create and sustain a culture of talent development, performance management and accountability.
* Proven track record of delivering significant indirect cost savings and process improvements.
* Direct spend management of over $200M related to indirect spend category.
* Working within a fast paced, complex, dynamic business environment
* Exceptional leadership and cross-functional team management experience
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical.
* Maintain positive relationships with customers and suppliers.
* Strong data analytic capabilities
* Use of indirect procurement tools such as eRFX, supplier portals, contract management, spend cubes, and artificial intelligence.
Your Credentials:
* 7+ years of progressive experience in indirect procurement within a multi-site manufacturing environment and a minimum of five years in a leadership role
* Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or related field
* CSCP or CPSM certification preferred.
* Strong proficiency w/ MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
* ERP experience with SAP or Oracle preferred.
The salary range for this position is $105K to $130K w/ bonus potential.
About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.
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Buyer
Procurement agent job in Medina, OH
CentroMotion | Carlisle Brake & Friction
Medina, Ohio
Welcome to CentroMotion, a global leader in manufacturing friction products, information and control devices, mechanical power transmission products, and thermal and motion controls. Our solutions are used in transportation, agriculture, construction, mining and industrial environments, and are designed to meet the unique needs of OEMs and aftermarket networks.
At CentroMotion, we pride ourselves on deep subject matter expertise, long-term partnerships, and a drive for innovation and continuous improvement to help our customers achieve their goals. Our brands, including Carlisle Brake & Friction, CrossControl, Elliott Mfg., Gits Mfg., maximatecc, Power-Packer and Weasler Engineering, are recognized for their quality and reliability.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to helping build, move and feed the world.
Your Role: The Buyer is responsible for ensuring raw materials, components and subassemblies are delivered to the production site to support production needs. This individual must fully understand the companies' supply chain and production operations, as well as be an expert on their assigned product or commodities. They will deploy inventory strategies, be responsible for product change and associated material planning implications, manage and solve exceptions, and drive supplier execution. This role involves daily management of supply and constraints, status reporting and supplier engagement. The Buyer Planner role requires close collaboration with the strategic sourcing department as well as with operations.
What You'll Be Doing:
Execute tactical buying processes used to manage the supply chain to ensure material supply that meets master schedule and customer requirements.
Communicate with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and the commercial teams to ensure effective execution of the manufacturing plan, new product introduction, product phase out, and engineering change.
The Buyer will effectively communicate any potential interruption in part supply and ensure persistent follow through until a resolution is achieved.
Ensure components are received in a timely matter and processed through the ERP system.
Request corrective actions from the suppliers where the supplier fails to meet the requirements (On Time Delivery, Shipment Accuracy).
Monitor and action MRP Exception Messages.
Maintain inventory levels within the established targets.
Reconcile inventory discrepancies with Inventory Analyst.
Reconcile supplier invoice discrepancies.
Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with suppliers.
Identify opportunities for inventory days on hand reduction.
Maintain PFEP for purchased components and raw materials.
Participate in any planned physical inventories.
Participate in and support plant Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning process as assigned.
Support plant safety rules and safety observation process.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Need to Succeed:
Academic Degree with an emphasis on Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Management and/or 3+ years of demonstrated experience in buyer/planning roles or inventory management in an automotive or industrial manufacturing environment.
APICS CPIM certification or similar is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; a team player - detail oriented.
Ability to multi-task/prioritize.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
What We Offer:
· Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
· Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
· Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
· Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.
· 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
· Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
· Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
· Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
· Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
· Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year's, plus paid vacation available from day one.
· Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.
Ready to Join Us? If you're excited about this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and let's build something amazing together.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
We value people as individuals with different backgrounds and believe that having a variety of perspectives is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel safe to share their ideas and concerns without fear of negative consequences. By valuing differences, we create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Notification to Agencies: CentroMotion and its affiliated companies (Carlisle Brake & Friction, CrossControl, Elliott Mfg., Gits Mfg., maximatecc, Power-Packer, and Weasler Engineering) do not accept resume submissions from agencies outside of existing agreements. Please do not send resumes to CentroMotion employees. CentroMotion is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resume submissions.
Buyer/Planner
Procurement agent job in Aurora, OH
LOCATED IN AURORA, OHIO ***
About Us:
LayerZero Power Systems Inc. is a globally recognized leader in providing state-of-the-art power distribution solutions for critical industries. With a strong focus on reliability, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we deliver advanced power systems products that ensure uninterrupted and dependable power supply in mission-critical environments. Our customer base is comprised of companies in the data center (our main focus), financial, computer service provision, and semiconductor manufacturing sectors. LayerZero Power Systems is on a trajectory of sustained growth, with a loyal customer base of existing Fortune 100 customers and an expanding portfolio of new customers.
Position Description: Buyer/Planner
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Buyer/Planner to join our team. As the Buyer Planner, you are primarily responsible for the ongoing procurement and negotiations of materials, components, equipment, supplies, and services that meet the quality standards of the company. This role evaluates and analyzes supplier quotes, negotiates prices, maintains relationships with vendors, and ensures orders are delivered on time. You would assume full responsibility for planning requirements and supply chain management to ensure timely (scheduled) deliveries of goods and services within budget and/or standard costs. Perform material requirements planning, work with the supply base to ensure material availability, and resolve gaps in availability, capacity, quality, and cost. Follow up on supplier issues related to quality, delivery, and price, and communicate issues to stakeholders. Create forecasts, contribute to sales and operations planning.
Requirements
Primary Duties:
Purchases parts, equipment, and materials by preparing request for quotations and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers. Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers.
Works with Manufacturing and Process personnel to plan, schedule and manage rough cut production capacity load to ensure maximum on-time delivery.
Responsible for maintenance and accuracy of open purchase orders, quotes and work orders. Maintains accurate lead times for assigned commodities.
Monitors and evaluates production performance to plan and supplier performance. Advises appropriate personnel of production issues or impending supplier failures that may delay production or delivery.
Resolves shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues. Facilitates the resolution of issues by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel.
Maintains a variety of schedules, records, and reports pertaining to the tracking of materials through the production cycle and availability of production resources.
Negotiates and settles damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes with suppliers.
Assists in executing system transactions needed to support the receipt, storage and transferring of material.
Responsible for inventory levels. Generates tracking reports and performs data entry as required.
Participates in continuous improvement activities and provides suggestions for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
Participates in supplier site visits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria. May complete supplier certification as part of a technical and/or quality team
Experience & Skills:
3-5+ years of experience in buying, planning, or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of fabricated metals and coatings processes is highly desirable.
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Strong problem-solving abilities, detail orientation, and ability to manage competing priorities.
APICS/ISM certification (CPIM, CSCP, CPSM) a plus.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
What We Offer:
Competitive pay with performance incentives
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision
401(k) with company match
3 weeks PTO, 8 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays
Why You Will Love Working with Us:
Impact: Develop your skills and expertise in a rapidly growing industry, with your work directly influencing the success of mission-critical projects.
Innovation: Immerse yourself in an environment that celebrates forward-thinking and continuous improvement.
Collaborative spirit: Work closely with engineers, marketers, and other professionals to bring ideas to life.
Grow with us: We are committed to your personal and professional development, offering endless opportunities to improve your skills and advance your career
At LayerZero, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary Description $75K - $90K Annually based on Experience & Skills
Procurement Specialist - Cleveland, OH
Procurement agent job in Warrensville Heights, OH
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree (preferably in supply chain or business)
2+ years of procurement experience
Prior ERP experience required.
Ability to collect and analyze data to make data driven decisions for process improvements.
Prior successes in building and maintaining supplier partnership/relationships
Understanding how to develop and hold suppliers accountable to incoming material specifications.
Comfortable with developing cost-effective strategies in procurement.
Strong understanding of the procurement processes, category management, and supplier relationship management and their overall alignment with organizational strategies
Excellent communication skills.
A strong desire for progress and continuous improvement
Ability to navigate through issues, interpret and define into clear recommendations.
Buyer
Procurement agent job in Wadsworth, OH
(EAH):
Enthusiast Auto Holdings (EAH) is a highly successful e-commerce company in the automotive aftermarket parts industry. EAH goes to market via ten enthusiast focused websites (banners) - ECS Tuning, Turner Motorsport, Pelican Parts, Rennline, Texas Speed & Performance, Z1 Motorsports, Z1 Off-Road, RCI Off-Road, EVANNEX and TEQSPORT. EAH serves automotive enthusiast customers who are passionate about how their vehicle looks and performs, by providing the parts, content, knowledge and support to make their vehicle come to life. We also serve a global network of specialty installer shops that solve for customers looking for a "Do it For Me" option. EAH's leadership team has delivered strong organic growth with market-leading profitability. EAH has also completed multiple acquisitions and plans continued expansion of its served markets via acquisition.
EAH is owned and supported by Cortec Group, a premier private equity firm. Cortec has invested millions of dollars to expand EAH's operations, facilities, technology, and leadership. Among other investments, EAH has recently completed a significant facility expansion at its primary distribution center and is in the process of implementing enterprise-level ERP / WMS / OMS systems.
EAH is seeking a Buyer to join our Sourcing and Purchasing Team. EAH Sourcing and Purchasing Department facilitates a positive customer experience by having the right product, in the right place, at the right time. We also focus on creating win - win partnerships with vendors and associates, which pave the way for future growth and opportunities at EAH. Our ideal candidate is a team player with strong communication skills, a motivated problem solver and a process challenger. If you possess those characteristics, we can teach you the rest!
Key Responsibilities:
Strategically buy and source to maintain inventory levels while driving increased margin dollars
Partner with Product Development Team on sourcing of raw materials and products to achieve KPI's to drive and maintain stock levels
Optimize inventory health by achieving margin, turn and availability goals
Review Inventory health to understand overages and partner with vendors on inventory exit strategy
Build win-win partnerships with vendors by developing strategic plans to grow categories using Commerce, Content and Community
Pro-actively work with Vendors and Cross functional teams to lead Cost Savings Initiatives
Forecast demand to pro-actively place buys based on seasonality and trend.
Mentor and develop direct reports on purchasing best practices to grow their careers
Lead cross functional initiatives to ensure clear deadlines and expectations are communicated and objectives are being met across the company
Requirements
Proficient in software applications such as MS Excel, Google Sheets, MS Word
Willingness to be flexible and a team player
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to multi-task; Excellent organization and planning skills
Highly motivated self-starter
Entrepreneurial Spirit to identify process improvement and recommend change
Demonstrate a positive and upbeat attitude
Experience with Oracle Netsuite
Bachelor's Degree strongly recommended
5 years of experience in purchasing or planning related functions
What Success Looks Like:
Be the leader you want to see in the world. Support your team through career development, partnership on conflict resolution, and drive creative solutions to improve results and efficiency.
Forecast and buy inventory to ensure availability and margin goals are maintained and distressed inventory is minimized
Source Product Domestically and Internationally for raw materials for in house product development
Partner Cross Functionally with all teams to communicate product opportunities and cost savings opportunities
Leverage marketing partners to drive sales, decrease excess inventory, and deliver positive customer experience
Purchasing and Procurement Associate
Procurement agent job in Middlefield, OH
Why Greenleaf Therapeutics? Greenleaf Therapeutics is a subsidiary of Canopy USA, LLC, a leading vertically integrated, multi-state operator in the United States cannabis industry. With the transition of Acreage Holdings to Canopy USA, LLC in December 2024, Canopy USA, LLC is now positioned to consolidate operations across its three business units - Wana, Jetty, and Acreage - realizing synergies, cost savings, and supporting growth in state-legal markets across the U.S. Through coverage of key market segments including flower via Superflux, vape and concentrates via Jetty, edibles and beverages via Wana, and retail through The Botanist, Canopy USA, LLC is well positioned to accelerate growth with an emphasis on the Midwestern and Northeastern U.S. markets. As newly formed Canopy USA, LLC, we are building a stronger, more agile organization that will unlock greater opportunities across the growing US cannabis market.
Who you'll work for Greenleaf Therapeutics:
Our Culture:
Here at Canopy USA, LLC, we believe in people first. We value our people and encourage continuous opportunities to learn, develop, and grow. We pride ourselves in innovation and passion for the cannabis industry.
We are always looking for motivated people who share our vision to join our team. Think you have what it takes? Then come grow with us!
About the Role (Purchasing and Procurement Associate):
The Purchasing and Procurement Associate will report to the Assistant Director, National Administration and support the Senior Production Manager (SPM) in purchasing, procurement, receiving and supply chain functions. Key duties include making quality purchases, tracking supplies and equipment, coordinating the physical receipt of goods (including forklift operation) and optimizing vendor relationships to drive cost savings.
The Purchasing and Procurement Associate will be responsible for procurement activities, including vendor management, purchase order execution, and cost optimization. Additionally, they will manage receiving (both physical and digital) and ERP entry in Dutchie, ensuring accurate inventory tracking and weekly cycle counts. Importantly, this position is primarily procurement-centric with a strong focus on inventory accuracy and compliance.
This role will also support standardizing the Bill of Materials (BOM) across the company's footprint, while ensuring compliance with state regulatory requirements. This role will also support the Assistant Director, National Administration in enterprise-wide initiatives to enhance and refine purchasing and procurement activities nationally.
Excellent work environment with a full benefit package offered including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, paid time-off, holidays, pet insurance and other paid leaves of absence.
How you'll make a difference (required duties and responsibilities):
* Support the Senior Production Manager by ensuring a steady and reliable supply of raw materials, packaging and direct supplies necessary to consistently meet production goals.
* Execute purchasing strategies that align with the standardization of the Bill of Materials across CUSA's operations.
* Prepare and process purchase orders in accordance with approved requisition procedures, ensuring timely and compliant procurement of all goods and services.
* With SPM oversight, collaborate with Cultivation, Processing and Inventory & Fulfillment Management to forecast supply needs based on production schedules (MPS) and proactively mitigate potential supply chain disruptions.
* Support Assistant Director, National Administration, placing national orders and executing related procurement procedures to meet business needs.
* Maintain and strengthen relationships with all service-based vendors performing weekly, monthly, and annual services for the facility, including sanitation, maintenance, pest control, and waste management.
* Review and approve vendor invoices, ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance with CUSA's financial and operational policies.
* Oversee all receiving operations, both physical and digital, ensuring accurate verification, documentation, and entry of goods into the Dutchie ERP system. Specifically, oversee the physical receiving of incoming supplies and materials, including unloading items from delivery vehicles (when necessary); safely operate a forklift in compliance with company SOPs and regulatory standards to ensure secure and efficient handling of inventory.
* Conduct weekly cycle counts and assist with inventory reconciliations to ensure accuracy across all product categories.
* Coordinate closely with the department managers and the Inventory & Fulfillment Manager to monitor warehouse storage capacity, material organization, and enable overall inventory efficiency.
* Implement and maintain best practices for product rotation, labeling, and secure storage in full compliance with state regulations and company SOPs.
* Collaborate on warehouse space planning and adjustments to accommodate new materials, packaging formats or changes in production volume.
* Collaborate with the Facilities team to schedule deliveries, manage return-to-vendor shipments, and maintain accurate shipment tracking.
* Operate forklifts or pallet jacks, as needed, to safely unload, move, and store materials according to the company's safety procedures.
* Track purchasing trends, analyze spend data and proactively identify opportunities for cost savings and vendor consolidation.
* Ensure adherence to all company policies and regulatory requirements, while promoting a culture of accuracy, safety, and operational excellence.
* Perform additional procurement and inventory management duties as assigned by either the Senior Production Manager, National Assistant Director and / or National Director, Procurement
Skills to be Successful (minimum qualifications):
Education and Experience
* Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing and procurement - required
* Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or relevant field - preferred
* Work history showing progressive responsibility and willingness to accept additional projects or challenges
* Ability to achieve forklift certification - required
Additional Qualifications
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong aptitude with numbers with effective analytic skills, high attention to detail and organizational skills
* Demonstrates initiative; adept at forward thinking and planning
* Works and executes effectively as part of a team. Communicates effectively and well with individuals at all levels across the business
* Proficiency with computer and office equipment and ability to execute core programs (inventory systems, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.) - required
* Ability to pass federal and state background checks
Perks & Benefits:
* Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Paid parental leave.
* 401 (k)
* Paid Time Off
* Short Term and Long-Term Disability
* Employee Assistance Program
* Employee life insurance and supplemental life
* Spouse and child life and ADD&D
* Pet insurance
* FSA and HSA available.
* Based on eligibility.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Must be able to work quickly but efficiently, while maintaining the integrity of the product.
* Light to moderate lifting of up to 50 lbs; heavier weights with assistance.
* Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
* Repetitive motions and understanding of lab equipment.
* Must wear company-provided lab coats, hair/beard nets, gloves, surgical masks and safety glasses/ goggles/ splash shield, while working in the lab.
* Must adhere to facility general hygiene requirements.
* Capacity to stay focused on the task at hand.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to confirm or be interpreted as a comprehensive summary of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
E-Verify Participation Notice
This Employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
What is E-Verify? E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from and employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
Code of Conduct:
All employees are expected to represent values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct.
Greenleaf Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in Greenleaf Therapeutics. If you need assistance with completing an online application due to a disability, please send a request to **************************. Please be sure to include "Accommodation Request" in the subject line.
Buyer
Procurement agent job in New Philadelphia, OH
Battle Motors prides itself on delivering efficient, effective solutions for the heavy-duty work truck industry. With the evolution of our new EV (Electric Vehicle) technology, we are growing faster than ever. At Battle Motors, we believe the most fulfilling place to work is where extraordinary people collaborate to solve difficult problems.
Battle Motors prides itself on delivering efficient, effective solutions for the heavy-duty work truck industry. With the evolution of our new EV (Electric Vehicle) technology, we are growing faster than ever. At Battle Motors, we believe the most fulfilling place to work is where extraordinary people collaborate to solve difficult problems. The Senior Buyer in the OEM automotive/trucking industry is responsible for managing the procurement process of goods and services necessary for the production, maintenance, and operations within the automotive or trucking sector. This role requires expertise in supplier relationship management, negotiation, cost analysis, and strategic sourcing to ensure optimal quality, pricing, and delivery schedules of materials and components.
This position will adhere to the Battle Motors Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Supervisor immediately.
Battle Motors is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Auto-ApplySenior Manager, Indirect Procurement
Procurement agent job in Akron, OH
Quanex is looking for a Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement to join our team.
As a Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement, you will be accountable to provide leadership and direction as it relates to all indirect procurement categories including MRO, travel, packaging, supplies, and services. Develops, recommends, and implements indirect procurement strategies and continuous improvement initiatives to create a robust and resilient indirect supply chain in alignment with the business growth and profitability goals.
We Offer You!
Competitive Salary
Bonus Potential
401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
15% immediate return if you participate in the company's ESPP
Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Various Work Schedules
Tuition support for degree and continuous education
Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment
What's attractive about the Senior Manager, Procurement position?
Ongoing interaction with multiple levels of the organization
Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment
Work within a fast-paced, caring, team-oriented environment
Opportunity for advancement
What Success Looks Like:
Take ownership of indirect spending categories including but not limited to MRO, travel, supplies, freight, packaging, and services to create supply strategies and cost saving initiatives.
Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, identify and implement improvement opportunities.
Implement and maintain indirect procurement best practices, policies, and procedures across the organization.
Serve as the thought leader for indirect procurement aspects of risk mitigation, sustainability, technology, automation, and data analytics.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for category and supplier performance and sourcing effectiveness.
Develops and delivers reporting on vendor performance and initiates improvements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, EHS, finance, corporate, and legal to ensure alignment of sourcing activities with business needs.
Analyze market trends, commodity prices, and geopolitical factors to anticipate and mitigate risks.
Stay abreast of global trade regulations, tariffs, and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence across all sourcing activities.
Keep senior management team informed regularly about indirect sourcing activities, progress, and key developments.
Create and sustain a culture of talent development, performance management and accountability.
Proven track record of delivering significant indirect cost savings and process improvements.
Direct spend management of over $200M related to indirect spend category.
Working within a fast paced, complex, dynamic business environment
Exceptional leadership and cross-functional team management experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical.
Maintain positive relationships with customers and suppliers.
Strong data analytic capabilities
Use of indirect procurement tools such as eRFX, supplier portals, contract management, spend cubes, and artificial intelligence.
Your Credentials:
7+ years of progressive experience in indirect procurement within a multi-site manufacturing environment and a minimum of five years in a leadership role
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or related field
CSCP or CPSM certification preferred.
Strong proficiency w/ MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
ERP experience with SAP or Oracle preferred.
The salary range for this position is $105K to $130K w/ bonus potential.
About Quanex,
A Part of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are
A Part of Something Bigger
by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.
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Purchasing Agent
Procurement agent job in Strongsville, OH
The Purchasing Agent at Serpentini Chevrolet of Strongsville is responsible for ensuring the dealership has up-to-date inventory and excellent customer service. This position will create opportunities to increase sales by connecting our customers to the newest vehicles available. The Purchasing Agent will inform customers of options and advantages pertaining to vehicle purchases, and advise management on purchasing decisions. This is a full-time, base plus commission position located in Strongsville, Ohio.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This is a full-time, base plus commission position. There are numerous benefits associated with this position, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, and 401K.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Gather and analyze customer needs and come up with a plan to meet their interests.
• Research markets to identify appropriate vehicles, their availability, time frames, etc.
• Negotiate and conclude contracts.
• Monitor and control delivery and quality of vehicles.
• Manage the direct contracts and inventory management, to ensure that the inventory levels are optimized for the Store's needs.
• Manage vehicle acquisition and ordering process from start to finish.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of resources, and platforms provided by the employer.
• Evaluate and appraise used vehicles based on market conditions, vehicle history, and condition.
Collaborate with used car buying team on market trends, buying strategies, and consumer demand.
Maintain detailed records of all vehicles purchased.
REQUIREMENTS
• Demonstrated knowledge of the automotive industry, product lines, vehicle specifications, and pricing.
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated and problem solve.
• Ability to work well with team members and colleagues, providing and accepting constructive feedback.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Minimum 2+ years of auto industry experience in purchasing and/or inventory management highly preferred.
• Professional, friendly customer service approach and a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate process leadership capabilities, leveraging process changes and technology.
Valid drivers license and clean driving record.
Proficient computer skills and familiarity with automotive valuation tools.
EEOC STATEMENT
Serpentini Chevrolet of Strongsville is an equal opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its employment related processes on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Auto-ApplySr. Field Sourcing Specialist
Procurement agent job in Independence, OH
R10079811 Sr. Field Sourcing Specialist (Open)
is a hybrid role located in Independence, OH.
Base Pay: $75,000 to $105,000 annual
Travel is 10%.
Quentin Chavis Jr. / *************************** / ************
Job Description Summary: Provide dedicated professional sourcing and other value creation services to assigned business units or operating zones to support and achieve safety, efficiency, compliance and savings initiatives and objectives. Specific activities include competitive bidding, proposal analysis, negotiation of price and commercial terms, vendor management and asset sales
Lead bidding and sourcing activities for all purchases by assigned zone or business unit (BU): o Manage all contact between Airgas and bidders.
Assist in developing technical specifications and/or scopes of work with internal customers. o Investigate, qualify and recommend bidders.
Develop and issue formal requests for quotes (RFQ's).
Lead job walks and bid clarification meetings with internal customers.
Issue clarifications or amendments to the specification or work scope to all bidders.
Complete commercial bid tabulations.
Complete technical bid tabulations including analysis with internal customers.
Negotiate final price and commercial terms.
Make sourcing recommendations to internal customers.
Author and execute materials and services contracts as required.
Manage commercial risk for all purchases by assigned zone or business unit:
Identify and address business risks during the bidding and sourcing process.
Verify that all contractors are appropriately pre-screened for safety, and initiate the contractor pre-screening process for new contractors as required.
Verify that hold harmless and indemnification documentation is in place as well as a current certificate of insurance is on file with all contractors. Initiate and negotiate hold harmless and indemnification documentation for new contractors as required.
Verify that critical suppliers are on the approved supplier list, and initiate the critical supplier qualification process for new suppliers as required.
Proactively manage sourcing activity for all major capital, maintenance and plant turnarounds (TAR): o Attend and actively participate in budget planning meetings for assigned BU or zone.
Actively participate in TAR planning meetings.
________________________Are you a MATCH?
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution is required.
At least five years purchasing experience supporting operations or manufacturing
Previous experience implementing cost savings programs/initiatives
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous SAP experience preferred
Previous chemical manufacturing experience a plus
________________________
Benefits
We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.
Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.
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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE
At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
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About Airgas
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.
Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.
Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.
_________________________
Equal Employment Opportunity Information
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.
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Auto-ApplySr. Purchasing Agent
Procurement agent job in Warren, OH
Job Description
Trumbull Industries, Inc. - a recognized leader in the distribution of commercial/residential plumbing, industrial PVF and kitchen cabinetry, is currently seeking a purchasing agent for our Headquarters located in Warren, OH. Celebrating our 100th anniversary, Trumbull Industries has built a reputation by providing the highest level of customer service and we seek out employees that share this philosophy and excel at providing it.
Primary Responsibilities:
Maintain appropriate inventory levels of specific product lines for the Distribution Center as well as satellite branches
Place vendor orders in the internal order entry system. Orders may be, faxed, emailed or sent by EDI by appropriate means to vendors or their representatives
Negotiate pricing to maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace on all vendor lines responsible
Trouble shoot shipping and invoice issues and bring to a satisfactory resolution
Maintain professional interaction with vendors, sales and distributions staff, providing excellent follow-thru
Communicate with manager, inside and outside sales, and the distribution team regularly to ensure that a high level of customer satisfaction is achieved
Maintain professional and technical knowledge of product lines
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree program in accounting (preferred), business management or marketing
Self-motivated, results oriented individual
Positive attitude with focus on service
Team player with the ability to work closely with others within the organization
Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook; ability to quickly learn internal order entry system
Excellent oral communication skills a must
This is a fulltime, salaried position including benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
One location
Work Remotely:
No
Sr Sourcing Specialist
Procurement agent job in Brooklyn, OH
Sr Sourcing Specialist - (2500169) Description Note: This position allows you the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis, two days a week from home and three days a week in our Brooklyn, OH. office. Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio.
We provide peace of mind to more than 1.
2 million members through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans.
We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.
Provides expertise to the Procurement Department in the sourcing process to improve processes, build strong relationships with internal customers and external suppliers, and provide the best value in sourcing contracts.
Responsibilities:Leads sourcing events (RFQ, RFI, RFP, or direct negotiation) with departments, supplier selection, price/contract negotiation, and defining acceptable service levels.
Manage and maintain exceptional relationships with internal customers and external suppliers.
Analyze initiatives that impact spend management and improve strategic sourcing methods.
Interacts with leadership to ensure effective spend management occurs at all levels of the organization.
Creates strategies from market analyses and benchmarking to enhance sourcing opportunities.
Enhances understanding of regional and local supply markets, including major suppliers and their capabilities.
Lead the development and implementation of special projects to enhance the performance of the department Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications QualificationsEducation and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with Supply Chain focus or related field.
5 years of experience as a Sourcing Specialist or equivalent experience.
Professional Certification(s) Certified Purchasing Manager (preferred) Technical Skills and Knowledge:Experience with E-Sourcing - Oracle (iProcurement), Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Advanced knowledge of Strategic Sourcing Methodology (preferred - Services Industry), purchasing, financial modeling and qualitative analysis, market and supplier research and contract management.
Advanced knowledge of project management Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees.
That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:A Great Place to Work:We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
Whether you are working remote or in the office, employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available.
Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.
On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.
Business casual attire, including jeans.
Excellent Benefits and Compensation:Employee bonus program.
401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.
Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.
Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance - insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes professional counseling, personal and professional coaching, self-help resources and assistance with work/life benefits.
Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment with options to carry over unused PTO time.
After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.
An Investment in You:Career development programs and classes.
Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.
Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Business Resource Groups.
About Medical Mutual:Medical Mutual's status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don't answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors.
Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.
There's a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers.
As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans.
We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and individual plans.
Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.
2 million Ohioans.
We're not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, we're also the longest running.
Founded in 1934, we're proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.
At Medical Mutual and its family of companies we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.
#LI-MM1 Primary Location: US-OH-BrooklynWork Locations: Brooklyn 100 American Road Brooklyn 44144Job: 7 - General StaffOrganization: Treasury & InvestmentsSchedule: RegularShift: StandardEmployee Status: Individual ContributorJob Type: Full-time Job Level: Day JobJob Posting: Oct 20, 2025, 5:15:00 PM
Auto-ApplyUsed Car Buyer
Procurement agent job in North Canton, OH
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Currently we have a dealership in your area looking to hire an Automotive Used vehicle Inventory Buyer.
Responsibilities:
Sourcing and acquiring the best possible used cars for the dealership
Work closely with our team to identify the best vehicles to add to our inventory
Negotiate deals with sellers, and handle all the necessary paperwork.
The ideal candidate will:
Have a strong understanding of the used car market and be able to use their expertise to find the best deals on high-quality used vehicles
Have excellent negotiation and communication skills
Be able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
We offer competitive compensation packages and benefits, as well as a supportive and collaborative work environment where your skills and experience will be valued.
If you're passionate about the automotive industry and have a proven track record of success as a used car inventory purchaser, we want to hear from you! Contact us today to learn more about this exciting opportunity to join our team!
Skills:Used cars, Inventory management,Vehicle sourcing,Negotiation,Market analysis,Purchasing,Automotive industry,Dealership,Sales strategy,Customer satisfaction,Vehicle appraisal,Vehicle history reports,Inspection,Auctions,Pricing strategy, VAuto, Wholesale, Carfax, Used vehicle Buyer, Car buyer, Inventory manager, Inventory acquisition, inventory acquisition management, automotive buyer, automotive car buyer, used vehicle buyer.
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Procurement Specialist
Procurement agent job in Salem, OH
The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, components, and services to support manufacturing efforts and for setting long term strategies for procurement. This role requires strict attention to compliance with U.S. government contracting regulations, supplier performance standards, and quality assurance requirements.Key Responsibilities:
Manage the full procurement lifecycle, from supplier selection and RFQ/RFP issuance to purchase order creation, tracking, and delivery follow-up.
Source and qualify suppliers that meet Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and ITAR requirements, where required.
Develop supplier relationships and manage supplier performance via regular check-ins and site visits.
Perform cost analysis and negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve best value while maintaining compliance with company and government regulations.
Collaborate with operations/administrative teams to ensure timely procurement of materials that support budget goals and adhere to technical/quality specifications.
Manage supplier performance, delivery schedules, and quality metrics, resolving issues proactively to minimize production delays.
Maintain accurate procurement documentation for audits and contract compliance.
Support cost-reduction initiatives and continuous improvement programs within the supply chain function.
Ensure adherence to ethical standards, export control requirements, and corporate purchasing policies.
Provide mentoring and training for less experienced team members.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
3-5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably in a defense, aerospace, or regulated manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and government contracting processes.
Ability to understand engineering drawings and specifications.
Proven negotiation and supplier management skills.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Deltek Costpoint).
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to organize and manage large amounts of data from various sources. Experience with AI tools a plus.
U.S. citizenship required (due to government contract and export control regulations).
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunity to contribute to critical national defense programs.
Supportive, mission-driven work environment.
Career development and advancement opportunities within a growing defense manufacturing organization.
Note: This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.
This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.
Materials Buyer MRO - Ravenna OH
Procurement agent job in Ravenna, OH
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS
- Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to
Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers
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The Materials Buyer plays a critical role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of both direct and indirect materials to support our high-volume, three-shift plastics manufacturing operation. The Buyer applies sound purchasing principles and supply chain best practices to maintain seamless material flow, minimize production disruptions, and contribute to overall operational excellence. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams including Material Planning, Production, Shipping/Receiving, and Supplier Management, within a fast-paced, closely supervised environment.
Please note: Parker Hannifin does not provide company-sponsored relocation or visa sponsorship for this position.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Identifies and recommends suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability.
Purchases parts, equipment, and materials by preparing request for quotations and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers.
Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers.
Maintains accurate lead times for assigned commodities.
Evaluates bids for standard and non-standard items.
Selects suppliers for lower cost items or items of limited scope and complexity and negotiates price, delivery, quality and service.
Develops alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers.
Monitors and evaluates supplier performance.
Advises appropriate personnel of impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery.
Resolves shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues. Facilitates the resolution of issues by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel.
Negotiates and settles damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes with suppliers.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Engineering, or related field required.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a 3-shift manufacturing environment.
Proven commitment to Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement culture.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience and/or exposure to supply chain concepts and methodologies, and manufacturing through internships or training programs.
1 to 3 years of experience in inventory management, production control, or purchasing within a manufacturing environment preferred.
Strong analytical and technical aptitude, with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) and ERP/MRP systems.
Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with internal teams and external suppliers.
Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Parts Purchasing Associate
Procurement agent job in Youngstown, OH
Girard, OH 44420 Salary Range: $17.00-$23.00 per hour (based on experience
Place orders for parts, orders and other supplies as needed
Update and communicate daily fuel quotes
Daily audits of new items
Order and follow up for and with Shell/Pennzoil and Willco orders
Process vendor invoices to be paid
Other duties as assigned by Manager
We are family-owned and financially strong. Aim Transportation Solutions has been in business for over 40 years and has grown to 1,000+ employees providing service nationwide.
In additional to being the largest, privately owned truck leasing company in North America, we are on
Newsweek's list of Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces for 2024.
Join us, and you will find out why Aim's employees feel respected, appreciated, and compensated to the level they deserve.
Benefits for Employee & Family:
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Coverage
401K Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Company Paid Life Insurance
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
Monthly Car Allowance
Room for growth! Aim promotes from within!
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2-5 Years of experience ordering parts, tires or other transportation industry experience
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Must be computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft applications and the ability to adapt to different software systems.
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