<p>We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to oversee the procurement of office and plant support materials for our operations in Massillon, Ohio. This position focuses on keeping essential supplies available, maintaining reliable inventory records, and coordinating closely with vendors to support project and facility needs. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, sound purchasing judgment, and a proactive approach to inventory control and cost awareness. This is a direct hire position with standard business hours. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the purchasing of office supplies and plant floor materials needed to support daily operations and active projects.</p><p>• Maintain current inventory data, review stock levels regularly, and help prevent shortages or overstock situations.</p><p>• Prepare, issue, and follow up on purchase orders while tracking expected deliveries and material timelines.</p><p>• Work directly with suppliers to confirm pricing, availability, lead times, and shipment progress.</p><p>• Verify that ordered items arrive on schedule and align with operational needs and required specifications.</p><p>• Keep procurement records organized by updating invoices, packing documentation, inventory logs, and related reports.</p><p>• Support budget visibility by monitoring material spending and assisting with cost tracking activities.</p><p>• Help address supply issues such as delayed shipments, missing items, or discrepancies with vendors and deliveries.</p><p>• Perform weekly and month-end counts for finished goods and raw materials to ensure inventory accuracy.</p><p>• Assist with receiving materials as needed and use inventory or project tracking systems to monitor orders and stock movement.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>They do offer a full benefits package; medical/dental/vision, PTO, paid holidays, tremendous growth, and more! </p>
We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing operations for a waste and environmental services organization in Elyria, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to manage day-to-day procurement activities in a fully onsite setting while helping maintain timely and accurate ordering processes. The person in this role will work closely with internal teams and suppliers to secure needed materials, track order status, and keep purchasing records current.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Identify appropriate suppliers for requested goods and services by evaluating sourcing options and selecting the best fit for business needs.<br>• Convert internal purchase requests into purchase orders and ensure each order is processed accurately and on time.<br>• Submit orders to vendors, confirm receipt, and maintain clear documentation of acknowledgements within Microsoft systems.<br>• Monitor open orders and communicate with suppliers to address delayed shipments, backorders, and overdue items.<br>• Keep procurement files and tracking spreadsheets updated to support visibility into purchasing activity and order status.<br>• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve purchasing questions, and support smooth order fulfillment.<br>• Assist with routine buying activities that contribute to efficient procurement operations across the department.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchase & Sales Specialist to support procurement and order coordination activities for a growing team in Kent, Ohio. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage supplier communication, maintain accurate purchasing records, and keep internal stakeholders informed on order status and delivery timelines. The role requires strong organizational judgment, comfort working across multiple systems, and the ability to balance routine purchasing needs with project-based requests.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Participate in online project launch meetings to gather purchasing needs, timelines, and vendor requirements.<br>• Source pricing and service options from several suppliers to help secure cost-effective purchasing decisions.<br>• Prepare and distribute purchase orders for vendors, subcontractors, and other external partners with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Coordinate the procurement of office materials and other operational items needed to support day-to-day business functions.<br>• Monitor open orders, update shipment and delivery details, and communicate estimated arrival dates to internal teams.<br>• Maintain purchasing documentation and support transaction processing and status tracking within company systems.<br>• Enter and manage procurement data in ERP or accounting platforms while helping ensure records remain complete and current.