Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Position Summary

Procure materials to meet planned requirements in accordance with inventory stocking policies and procedures, while meeting business objectives of safety, quality, on‑time delivery, competitive customer lead times, profitability, and inventory management. Support daily management activities to ensure commitments are achieved and project management teams are supported.

• Utilize Material Requirement Planning (MRP) to perform procurement activities.
• Maintain part master data and understand how it drives material requirement planning.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet and exceed inventory targets and turns; seek opportunities to reduce inventory through lot size optimization, off‑the‑shelf vs. MTO analysis, Kanban, etc.
• Understand PFEP (Plan for Every Part) and determine Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) to achieve price reductions while balancing inventory.
• Apply re‑order point and safety stock calculations and assess various calculation methods.
• Place purchase orders according to forecast and demand; understand cyclical, seasonal, and historical ordering trends.
• Proactively identify potential part shortages, work with vendors to prevent shortages, understand vendor capacity and constraints, and appropriately escalated shortages.
• Perform purchase order acknowledgement, reconcile open orders with vendors, and provide forecasts for future ordering.
• Identify root causes of late lines, missed shipments, and implement corrective actions to sustain fill rate targets.
• Track supplier on‑time delivery performance and drive root‑cause and corrective action to improve performance.
• Evaluate slow‑moving items and collaborate with relevant groups to propose clean‑up, re‑work, obsolescence, changes in lot sizing, stock status, etc.
• Communicate effectively internally and externally at all levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Degree standard desirable (Bachelor of Science preferred), but not essential; relevant experience consistent with required skills and abilities.
• 3–5 years of experience within Planning and/or Procurement.

• APICS certification a plus or equivalent.

• Experience in materials planning, scheduling, and supplier performance management in a fast‑paced, regulated, precision engineering environment.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to recognize problems and resolve them proactively.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ability to manipulate data quickly using advanced functions.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with a methodical, organized approach to work.
• Work well under pressure in a busy office environment and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Apply LEAN concepts and understand Pull systems.
• Expert knowledge of MRP.
• High energy, enthusiasm, confidence, and excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Sensitivity to international cultures and ability to adapt style accordingly.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Experience using a business ERP system in a manufacturing environment.

May be required to stand, walk, use hands for repetitive tasks, reach with hands and arms, talk, or hear; may need to sit, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Medical Device

Columbia City, IN

$95,000.00 – $

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