Junior Buyer

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Buyer to sit in Columbus, Ohio. Candidates will manage the purchasing lifecycle for fabricated and purchased components that support industrial equipment manufacturing. While handling requisitions, purchase orders, confirmations, and delivery tracking to ensure seamless procurement operations.

They will maintain accurate records of current purchasing activity and assist in forecasting future needs and provide timely responses to quotation acknowledgments and support both commercial and technical clarifications for RFQs. Candidates may obtain vendors through multiple channels—including cold calling—to build and maintain a robust supplier base. While working closely with internal teams on supply chain operations, cost analyses, and overall process improvement initiatives.

• Monitor key KPIs such as on‑time delivery, supplier quality, cost reductions, and report performance insights.
• Prepare purchase orders, track fulfillment status, and troubleshoot issues to ensure timely delivery.
• Communicate effectively with team members, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support multiple ongoing projects.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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• Basic understanding on ERP system (netsuite preferable) – what it is what it does, how to use it
• Somewhat understanding of drawings schematics/ CAD/ Solidworks
• Experience in the Manufacturing industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred
• Familiar with engineered products (Dust Collectors, storage hoppers, blasting equipment) is a plus
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite of products and Net Suite Enterprise software a plus