Top 14 Buyer / purchasing specialist Jobs in Columbus

PURCHASING SPECIALIST - CUSTOMS, LOGISTICS & TARIFFS
Stanley Electric U.S. —London, OH
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Procurement Specialist
Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences —Columbus, OH
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Oracle
- Mid-level
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Procurement Specialist
Logically —Dublin, OH
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Microsoft Office
- Opportunities for advancement
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PH FM LLC —Columbus, OH
- On call
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Office
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Procurement and Communications Specialist
NBBJ —Columbus, OH
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Mid-level
Procurement Specialist, Material Planner
DSV —New Albany, OH
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
1d
Procurement Specialist
Advanced Drainage Systems —Hilliard, OH
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Oracle
- Customer service
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Procurement Specialist
Quantum Health —Dublin, OH
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Office
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Procurement Specialist
Columbus Regional Airport Authority —Columbus, OH
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
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Specialist, Procurement and Category Management (Subcontracts)
Deloitte —Columbus, OH
- $66,200 - $121,800 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
Expeditor/Procurement Specialist
Middough Inc. —Delaware, OH
- Overtime
- 11+ years
- Office
- Ability to climb stairs
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Procurement Specialist
Net2Source —Alexandria, OH
- $27 an hour
- Contract
- Oracle
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
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Specialist Manager, Procurement and Category Management
Deloitte —Columbus, OH
- $93,000 - $171,300 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
Specialist Lead, Procurement and Category Management (Subcontracts)
Deloitte —Columbus, OH
- $84,300 - $155,400 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Data analysis skills
- 3 years

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PURCHASING SPECIALIST - CUSTOMS, LOGISTICS & TARIFFS
Stanley Electric U.S. —London, OH
Our London, Ohio facility houses lighting and mold design, construction, production engineering, and dedicated associates in our Quality, Assembly, Sales, and…
$60,000 - $70,000 a year
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Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences —Columbus, OH
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field. CPSM or APICS certification is preferred but optional.
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PURCHASING SPECIALIST - CUSTOMS, LOGISTICS & TARIFFS

Stanley Electric U.S. -
London, OH

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Job Details

$60,000 - $70,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Customs regulations compliance
Research
International trade regulations

Full Job Description

PURCHASING SPECIALIST-LOGISTICS, CUSTOMS & TARIFF

PAY: $60,000 - $70,000

VISA SPONSORSHIP: NO

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: NO

REMOTE: NO

ABOUT US:

Stanley Electric US is a full-service, tier one supplier to Honda, specializing in the design and production of lighting equipment, accessories, and electronic components. Our London, Ohio facility houses lighting and mold design, construction, production engineering, and dedicated associates in our Quality, Assembly, Sales, and Customer Service departments. At Stanley, we blaze our own trail to a brilliant future by daring to outshine light.

HOW YOU WILL OUTSHINE:

Demonstrating solid organization skills
Being attentive to every detail
Exercising critical thinking
Solving problems
Working well independently and with a team

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

The Logistics, Customs & Tariff Purchasing Specialist is responsible for managing the movement of purchased materials from suppliers worldwide while ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs regulations, tariff requirements, and international trade laws. This position supports sourcing decisions by evaluating total landed cost, optimizing logistics, minimizing tariff exposure, and ensuring uninterrupted material flow to manufacturing operations.

The specialist works closely with Purchasing, Logistics, Customs Brokers, Suppliers, Finance, and Engineering to ensure materials are delivered on time, at the lowest total cost, and in full compliance with all import and export regulations.

Purchasing Support

Support global sourcing initiatives by evaluating total landed cost.
Coordinate with Purchasing to identify the most cost-effective sourcing strategies.
Evaluate supplier quotations considering:
- Piece price
- Freight costs
- Duties and tariffs
- Customs fees
- Inventory carrying costs
Assist buyers with supplier selection based on total cost of ownership (TCO).
Support supplier onboarding and qualification.

Logistics Management

Coordinate domestic and international transportation.
Schedule ocean, air, truck, rail, and courier shipments.
Manage freight forwarders and logistics providers.
Monitor inbound shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
Resolve transportation delays and supply chain disruptions.
Optimize transportation costs and delivery performance.
Maintain shipment tracking and reporting.

Customs Compliance

Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations.
Review import documentation for accuracy.
Coordinate customs clearance activities.
Verify commercial invoices, packing lists, and shipping documents.
Maintain import records for Customs audits.
Support Customs Broker communications.
Ensure proper customs valuation and declaration.

Tariff & Trade Compliance

Classify imported products using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS).
Determine Country of Origin.
Evaluate eligibility under USMCA and other Free Trade Agreements.
Monitor tariff changes affecting imported materials.
Analyze Section 301, Section 232, and other trade measures.
Maintain tariff classification database.
Research Customs Rulings and regulatory updates.
Coordinate Binding Ruling requests when appropriate.
Manage the identification, documentation, filing, and reconciliation of all eligible IEEPA tariff refund claims to maximize recovery and ensure compliance with CBP requirements.

Cost Management

Analyze total landed cost by supplier and country.
Identify opportunities to reduce freight and duty expenses.
Support tariff mitigation strategies.
Evaluate alternative sourcing locations.
Identify Duty Drawback opportunities.
Support Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) initiatives.
Recommend cost reduction opportunities to Purchasing.

Supplier Management

Request and maintain:
- Country of Origin Certificates
- USMCA Certifications
- Supplier declarations
- Product composition information
- Manufacturing location documentation
- Commercial invoices
Resolve customs documentation issues with suppliers.
Train suppliers on documentation requirements when needed.

Inventory & Production Support

Monitor material availability to support Just-in-Time manufacturing.
Coordinate expedited shipments when necessary.
Work with production planning to minimize material shortages.
Support new product launches with import planning.
Ensure logistics continuity during engineering changes and supplier transitions.

Continuous Improvement

Improve logistics processes.
Reduce customs clearance time.
Improve shipment visibility.
Standardize import documentation.
Develop logistics and purchasing KPIs.
Lead supply chain cost reduction projects.

HOW YOU WILL BE REWARDED:

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

401K Retirement Savings with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement and more!

HOW YOU WILL QUALIFY:

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering (Equivalent experience may be considered)
1–3 years of experience in Purchasing, Logistics, Customs Compliance, International Trade, Supply Chain

Global sourcing experience
Customs Broker interaction
USMCA compliance experience
HTS classification experience

Preferred Experience:

Automotive manufacturing experience
Tier 1 supplier experience
Honda, Toyota, Nissan, GM, Ford, or other OEM experience

Preferred Certifications

Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)
Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)
APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
APICS CPIM
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

All Stanley U.S. Associates share in the effort to achieve customer satisfaction and continuously improve overall performance. Success is found in the delivery of high-quality products on a timely basis at a competitive price. Every team member, in the conduct of his or her daily activities and interactions, has abundant opportunity to make a positive contribution. While no listing of duties and responsibilities can completely capture the many ways this opportunity presents itself, fulfilling the responsibilities of her or his role is one important means by which an individual Associate contributes to Stanley’s overall success.

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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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