Equipment Buyer- Entry Level
The Equipment Buyer is responsible for procuring equipment and related materials, managing inventory levels, and coordinating logistics to support manufacturing and operational activities. This role involves close collaboration with multiple departments to ensure timely order fulfillment and continuous improvement of procurement and inventory processes. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, with a focus on customer service and operational excellence.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Logistics & Warehouse.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an Equipment Buyer (Entry Level) to support procurement and inventory management for equipment, replacement parts, components and related materials that support equipment sales, manufacturing, service and operations.
- Process and manage purchase orders for equipment, replacement parts, components, fabricated assemblies, and related materials from approved suppliers.
- Monitor supplier acknowledgments, lead times, delivery schedules, and open purchase orders to ensure timely material availability and order fulfillment.
- Expedite orders and proactively resolve supply delays, shortages, backorders, damaged shipments, receiving discrepancies, and other supplier-related issues.
- Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, inventory, and item master data within the company ERP system.
- Manage inventory levels by monitoring reorder points, safety stock, lead times, and inventory performance to minimize stockouts while optimizing inventory investment.
- Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits and transaction management.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with suppliers, carriers, warehouses and internal stakeholders (freight coordination, shipment tracking, receiving support, inventory transfers).
- Provide timely shipment status updates and tracking information to internal teams and customers.
- Support Equipment Operations with inventory planning, order fulfillment, project coordination and material availability for equipment builds, service activities and installations.
- Maintain equipment-related records, purchasing documentation and operational data.
- Collaborate with Equipment Engineering, Commercial, Manufacturing, Service, Warehousing, Customer Service and Operations teams to meet customer requirements and project timelines.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to increase procurement efficiency, inventory optimization and logistics performance.
- Maintain a customer-focused mindset and identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and operational effectiveness.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, or related field preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel). Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or other ERP systems preferred.
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail and data integrity.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
- Customer-focused and service-oriented.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
- Must live within commutable distance of Sharonville, OH.
Additional Details
- Employment type: Full-time
- Location: Sharonville, OH (on-site / local commute)
- Estimated salary (as advertised): $49,634 per year (estimated)
- Travel: Minimal, approximately 5%
- Hiring organization: Confidential Client (via Careertakes)
- Industry: Logistics & Warehouse
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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