Top 35 Purchasing agents Jobs in Akron, Oh

Purchasing Agent / Buyer
Famous Supply —Akron, OH
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Indirect Buyer
Fresh Mark, Inc. —Massillon, OH
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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1d
Purchasing Clerk
Babcock & Wilcox Company —Akron, OH
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
2d
Buyer
Wesco —Canton, OH
- $25.43 - $33.06 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Fair chance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Pharmacy Purchasing Agent, Central Fill
University Hospitals —Warrensville Heights, OH
- $25.43 - $39.78 an hour
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Windows
Buyer I - II - Supply Chain Operational Buyers - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters
FirstEnergy Corp —Akron, OH
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Indirect Purchasing Coordinator
KAG SERVICES INC —North Canton, OH
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Office
Purchasing Specialist
Tyres International Inc —Hudson, OH
- $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
3d
Associate Buyer
Arhaus LLC —Boston Heights, OH
- Seasonal
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
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Coordinator, Purchasing - Aftermarket Parts
BW Packaging —Akron, OH
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
7d
Purchasing Agent – Electrical Contracting
J.W. Didado Electric —Akron, OH
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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3d
BUYER
Techtron Systems —Solon, OH
- Monday to Friday
- Entry level
Buyer
TORSION GROUP CORP —Strongsville, OH
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Data analysis skills
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Senior Buyer
Enthusiast Auto Holdings —Wadsworth, OH
- Oracle
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
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Buyer
Hyson Metal Forming Solutions —Brecksville, OH
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Senior Buyer
Arhaus LLC —Boston Heights, OH
- Microsoft Excel
- 6 years
- Microsoft Outlook
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Analyst, Procurement
Great Lakes Cheese —Hiram, OH
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
6d
Buyer
Parker Hannifin Corporation —Ravenna, OH
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Mid-level
Co-Op Supply Chain / Buyer Fall 2026
NMG Aerospace —Stow, OH
- Part-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
- Analysis skills
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Purchasing Assistant
Infinium Wall Systems Inc —Strongsville, OH
- Urgently hiring
- Computer literacy
- No experience needed
- Office
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
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Purchasing Agent / Buyer

Famous Supply
Akron, OH

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Gym membership
Opportunities for advancement
Referral program

Qualifications

Spreadsheets
Productivity software

Full Job Description

Famous Supply is growing and has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Purchasing Team! The Buyer purchases products from suppliers and ensures inventory levels are maintained at all our locations. You will negotiate with suppliers to procure high-quality products, delivered on-time, at the lowest total cost. To thrive in this role, you need to have a positive attitude, strong communication skills and the ability to efficiently manage your time. You will work directly with your peers on our Purchasing Team, branch managers, sales team, and our supplier partners.

This position is based at our corporate office in Akron, OH, with a flexible hybrid schedule of 4 days in the office and 1 day remote each week. We offer competitive compensation and a collaborative, team-oriented culture!

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Review requisitions and release purchase orders in a timely manner to meet customer requirements.
Maintain sufficient levels of inventory at our branches and distribution centers to meet customer demand while achieving company inventory turnover objectives.
Establish and maintain purchasing data such as price, landed cost, lead-time, order quantity, and product description.
Assists with product line and SKU inventory strategy (stock vs. non-stock status).
Expedites delivery of products and maintains credible delivery information for purchase orders. Drives suppliers for excellent delivery performance.
Negotiate costs with suppliers.
Evaluates potential suppliers and recommends sources of supply based on alignment with company expectations.
Stay up to date on industry and product knowledge and market trends
Measure and monitor purchasing and inventory metrics and strive for high performance.

Required Experience:

3 Years purchasing experience
Microsoft Office 365 products, including Excel
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Thorough with keen attention to detail

Preferred Experience:

Distribution industry experience and requisite product knowledge

Experience using Epicor’s Eclipse ERP system and/ or using Gains SCP

International freight and import compliance knowledge

What Makes Us Famous!

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Holidays)
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
401K Employer Match
Bonus Opportunity
Strong Culture through our 40 Fundamentals
Family Atmosphere
Fitness Reimbursement Program
Associate Referral Bonus Program
Learning and Development Opportunities
Leadership Development Program
Career Growth Opportunities

Famous Supply is a wholesale distributor committed to serving contractors, builders and remodelers in the HVAC, Plumbing, Building Products, Lighting, and Industrial/PVF segments.

Since 1933, Famous has been a family-owned business that treats its associates like family. Our 5 Core Values are Family, Trust, Communication, Teamwork, and Continuous Improvement. We bring those Core Values to life every day by practicing our 40 Fundamentals for Living the Famous Way (https://famous-supply.com/famous-40-fundamentals/)!

To learn more about what makes us Famous, visit Famous-Supply.com!

We continually strive to create a diverse work culture and seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we hire the best, most creative talent on our team. Famous Supply provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic under federal, state and local law, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

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