Materials Management Specialist

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

As a Buyer, you’ll play a critical role in keeping production running smoothly. You’ll plan and place purchase orders, manage inventory levels, and resolve component shortages quickly and effectively. Working closely with sourcing and internal teams, you’ll ensure cost alignment, warehouse optimization, and timely delivery. This role oversees approximately 15 suppliers and 800–1,000 parts, making your attention to detail and problem‑solving skills essential to our success.

Nestled in the scenic hills of southeastern Indiana, Batesville is more than a great place to live—it’s home to Baxter’s thriving facility, where purpose‑driven work meets a supportive community. Since 1956, our 765,000 sq. ft. site has grown to over 700 employees united by a mission: to save and sustain lives. Here, you’ll find a culture built on ethics, care, and collaboration, where diversity of thought and professional growth are valued.

From hospital beds and mattresses to vital sign monitoring solutions, our products reach patients worldwide, contributing to a Value of Production of $262.9M. At Baxter, your time and talent matter—because every role helps deliver life‑saving innovations to those who need them most.

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Part‑Time will be prorated based on the hours you work)
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Plan and place purchase orders for production components ensuring that parts are received in the quantity required, when needed. Proactively and reactively manage and expedite component part shortages by identifying issues and internal problems.
• Control number of days of inventory on hand by reducing lot sizes, increasing replenishment and shipping frequency, etc. Maintain and control usage and replenishment of supply items.
• Manage MOQ and safety stock to ensure product is delivered as needed with no excess stock. Coordinate with sourcing so MOQ and price are in alignment with available warehouse space and delivery time needed.
• Work with internal departments to proactively and re‑actively adjust purchase orders due to customer order changes, price changes and engineering changes.
• Return reject purchased product.
• Track product perishability.
• Assist accounts payable with invoicing issues.

• Associates Degree or seven to ten years equivalent combination of education and work experience in a specific technical field or product area.
• One to two years materials experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Requires thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) programs and production scheduling software
• Ability to work in a face‑paced environment
• Decision‑making skills
• Communication skills
• Analytical skills

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $52,000 - $72,600 annually. The…