Entry level Buyer

A well-established Multi $B Manufacturing company in the Greater Indianapolis area is hiring an Entry Level Buyer to join its Supply Chain department.

This is a direct-hire, full-time purchasing role — not a contract or temp position — for someone with hands‑on purchasing, procurement, purchase order, supplier follow‑up, RFQ, or materials buying exposure.

• Buyer will manage day-to-day purchasing activities including issuing and tracking purchase orders, following up with suppliers, confirming delivery dates, and resolving pricing, delivery, or quality discrepancies to maintain uninterrupted production.
• Buyer to manage supplier performance indicators (KPIs) such as on‑time delivery, quality rejection rates, late shipments, and overall vendor compliance.
• As a Purchasing Buyer, identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes, including distributing RFQs to suppliers, analyzing submitted bids, comparing pricing, and summarizing findings for senior buyers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management.
• 1–5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, supplier follow‑up, purchase orders, RFQs, materials management, or a related discipline.
• (Candidates with 0 years full‑time experience will be considered with internships and co‑ops as assistant buyer or worked in purchasing, procurement, supplier, or purchase order activity).
• Familiarity with or exposure to RFQ processes, vendor negotiations, cost analysis, supplier follow‑up, purchase orders, or sourcing is preferred.
• Working knowledge of or coursework in ERP systems, purchasing, procurement, inventory control, or operations management is a bonus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar tools for purchasing data tracking, reporting, pricing comparison, and analysis.