Buyer

Description We are looking for a Buyer to join a manufacturing-focused team in Cleveland, Ohio as part of a contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent. This position is ideal for a procurement specialist who can balance supplier communication, purchasing execution, and order follow-through in a fast-paced environment. The role centers on supporting day-to-day buying operations, maintaining steady material flow, and helping the organization secure quality goods at competitive terms.

Responsibilities:

• Source and evaluate suppliers based on pricing, service, quality, and delivery performance to support ongoing purchasing needs.

• Prepare, issue, and oversee purchase orders while ensuring order details remain accurate and aligned with business requirements.

• Work directly with vendors to discuss costs, delivery schedules, and commercial terms to achieve reliable supply and value.

• Build productive supplier relationships and serve as a key point of contact for routine procurement matters and follow-up activities.

• Monitor open orders, proactively expedite critical items, and address delays that could affect production or inventory levels.

• Maintain accurate purchasing data in Oracle and related internal systems to support visibility, reporting, and operational efficiency.

• Partner with accounts payable and suppliers to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Contribute to improvements in replenishment practices and purchasing workflows to help strengthen supply continuity.

• Support procurement activities tied to system or process updates when needed, ensuring purchasing records and transactions remain current. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of supply chain or purchasing experience, or 3 years of equivalent related experience.

• 1–3 years of hands-on purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience in a detail-oriented setting.

• Background in manufacturing purchasing with an understanding of material flow, supplier performance, and order management.

• Experience using Oracle or comparable ERP systems for purchase order processing and procurement tracking.

• Strong Excel skills for organizing data, reviewing purchasing activity, and supporting analysis.

• Confidence communicating with suppliers regarding pricing, delivery, and order status.

• Proven ability to manage purchase orders, follow up on open items, and expedite deliveries when necessary.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .