Buyer - North Region

BUYER ABOUT ORR ORR Protection is a national leader in fire and life safety, delivering intelligent, lifecycle-driven solutions that protect people, property, and business continuity. For more than 75 years, we’ve built our reputation by serving organizations in mission-critical environments—where performance matters and reliability is essential. As a third-generation, family-owned company, we remain grounded in strong relationships, a commitment to doing the right thing, and a deep sense of responsibility to our customers and our people. Today, ORR supports associates and customers across all 50 states, combining national expertise with a culture rooted in safety, respect, and care. When you join ORR, you’re part of a team dedicated to protecting what matters most, while building a career you can be proud of. Learn more about our company culture here. SUMMARY The Buyer supports ORR Protection’s operations and customer commitments by ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, components, and services. This role helps maintain and strengthen vendor partnerships, while also supporting ORR’s quality, service and financial objective. This role regularly collaborates with Operations, Project Management, Warehouse Operations, Finance and other internal stakeholders, as well as external suppliers and vendors. This position will be hybrid and based in Louisville, KY. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Sourcing and Purchasing Review and analyze purchase requisitions and generate accurate purchase orders. Source, evaluate, and select vendors that meet the company’s quality, price, service, and delivery requirements. Monitor inventory levels and purchasing needs to help prevent material shortages and excess inventory. Ensure the timely delivery of materials, components, and services, and follow up with vendors regarding late or incomplete orders. Coordinate with Operations, Project Management, Warehouse, and other internal stakeholders to understand purchasing requirements, priorities, and timelines. Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, lead times, purchase orders, and other relevant purchasing data. Ensure purchasing activities follow established company policies, approval requirements, and documentation standards. Supplier Relationship Management Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors and suppliers. Negotiate pricing, discounts, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial terms with vendors. Monitor supplier performance related to quality, cost, responsiveness, and on-time delivery. Communicate expectations to suppliers and address performance concerns when established requirements are not met. Resolve purchase invoice discrepancies, shipping errors, damaged materials, product-quality concerns, and other order-related issues with vendors. Cost Management and Market Analysis Analyze market trends, supplier pricing, material availability, and lead times to inform purchasing decisions. Compare supplier quotes and evaluate total cost, quality, availability, and delivery considerations when making purchasing recommendations. Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, improved purchasing terms, and greater efficiency. Prepare reports on purchasing activity, spending trends, cost savings, and supplier performance. Support purchasing-related budgeting, forecasting, and cost-management activities. Identify opportunities to automate purchasing activities, strengthen internal controls, and improve procurement processes. Monitor price changes and communicate potential cost or supply impacts to appropriate internal stakeholders. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require. MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, finance, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considere…

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