Purchasing co-op

Job description

Purchasing Co‑Op / Buyer Co‑Op Department: Purchasing / Supply Chain: Accountability: This position supports the Purchasing team by assisting with procurement activities, data analysis, and supplier coordination to help meet production and sales requirements for Fives Cincinnati products. The role is designed to provide hands-on learning experience in purchasing, supply chain operations, and ERP systems under the guidance of experienced buyers. Scope and Responsibilities: Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following: - Support a safe and healthy work environment by following all company safety policies and procedures. - Assist buyers in creating, updating, and maintaining purchase orders for assigned commodities or materials. - Input, review, and help maintain purchasing and inventory records to ensure system accuracy. - Support evaluation of material requirements and demand for assigned commodities. - Assist with tracking lead times, stocking levels, and supplier delivery performance . - Help prepare requests for quotation (RFQs) and collect supplier responses for buyer review. - Assist in compiling and summarizing supplier performance data (delivery, quality, r...