Buyer jobs in Lincoln, NE

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Summary:

This position requires discretion and independent judgment for strategic planning, precise ordering, and effective management of materials, to ensure seamless delivery essential for meeting production requirements. Responsibilities include execution of orders for externally sourced goods, maintaining optimal stock levels to support production efficiency, and ownership of inventory coverage. Operating in a complex, innovative, and dynamic work environment, the Buyer possesses strong communication and organizational skills, and in-depth knowledge of MRP and ERP. Position is on-site at KZValve in Greenwood, NE.

Responsibilities:

Procure materials and other supplies from approved vendors for the production of finished goods to meet forecasted demand and production schedules, including:

• Vendor selection and validating new vendors

• Issue purchase orders as required

• Schedule orders utilizing customized internal and external reports

• Ordering the right economic quantity at the right price

• Keep a lean approach to inventory management, by effective use of MRP and current buying and shipping methods

• Understanding of cost issues that are based upon quantities, time to get product, material selection, and alternatives

• Validate product is not being discontinued before purchasing again

• Participate in root cause and corrective action process for shortages/surpluses

Proactively communicate with vendors, including:

• Develop and maintain checklist of what is required to become a new vendor

• Ensure that ongoing purchases are verified for accuracy of product, price, and delivery

• Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication, and mitigation of future potential risks

• Create, obtain, and maintain the appropriate documentation within the company and with the vendor to support return process

• Provide accurate monthly forecasts to strategic suppliers

• Communicate with vendors on rejected or non-conforming material

• Perform annual assessments on vendors according to Quality System

Work with engineering and sales teams for quoting of goods for new and existing products. This may include:

• Communication of key characteristics of materials

• Submit engineering prints as required

• Determine economic order quantities as well as EAUs

• Maintain part files to include vendor quotes, terms, and special instructions

• Provide direction and support related to Purchasing policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

• 3-5 years procurement experience

• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office

• Excellent verbal, written, and negotiation skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Must be able to prioritize and multi-task

Preferred:

• Experience within a manufacturing environment

• Organized and motivated individual willing to take on new challenges, learn new systems, create and follow processes

• Ability to work individually and as a team

Position Details:

• Full-Time, on-site, non-exempt position.

• Preferred core hours to be 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. OR 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Workweek is Monday through Friday.

• Position reports to the Manager-Master Scheduling/Supply Chain and/or Director of Operations

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

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Job Family: Operations