Buyer

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. Supply Chain Buyer Responsible for purchasing raw materials and managing inventory to support production requirements. This role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with experience using MRP/ERP systems to ensure material availability, optimize inventory levels, and maintain supplier performance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. RESPONSIBILITIES: · Procure raw materials and other supplies from approved suppliers for the production of finished goods to meet forecasted demand and production schedules. · Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication, and mitigation of future potential risk. · Using system and independent judgment to expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule/inventory changes. · Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns to supplier, including working with quality. · Maintain PO accuracy in JDE · Provide monthly forecasts to strategic suppliers and monitor and manage forecast accuracy · Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers · Responsible for managing inventory of assigned raw materials to defined targets · Using system parameters and discretion review and update safety stock and replenishment parameters on an ongoing basis, per company guidelines, to ensure inventory and service levels are optimized · Monitor and manage excess and obsolete inventory risk for assigned parts · Communicate and collaborate with internal groups i.e. production scheduling, sourcing, supplier quality, and engineering to build and foster effective working relationships · Participates in root cause and corrective action process for part shortages · Participates in inventory reviews including safety stock and excess & obsolete inventory · Serves on cross functional teams that require purchasing support, when needed REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE · Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business or relevant field preferred · At least 5 years of experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment in lieu of education · Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems with JD Edwards experience preferred ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS · Excellent organization, communication, and follow-through skills · Must be able to prioritize and multi-task · Must be self-directed, able to utilize independent judgement and the ability to take action in ambiguous situations · Commitment to supporting team goals · Strong analytical and critical thinking skills · Strong attention to detail 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 . 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. Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.