Buyer

Viking Pump, Inc.; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Pump, an IDEX company, seeks an experienced purchaser to manage day-to-day procurement for assigned commodities in Cedar Falls, IA. You will review requirements, obtain quotations, and place orders to ensure quality, delivery, and value.

The role emphasizes supplier collaboration, inventory control, and expediting when needed, with a focus on optimizing materials flow and supporting cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• College degree and minimum of 2 years’ experience in a purchasing position or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• APICS or CPM certificate preferred.
• Negotiating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews open purchase order reports and monitors suppliers’ on-time delivery and quality performance.
• Identifies commodity groups for Kanban or other inventory control programs; collaborates on implementation.
• Monitors consignment/Kanban releases and coordinates with vendors for changes.
• Expedites products through supplier manufacturing processes as needed.
• Assists in collection and analysis of supplier performance data and supports supplier evaluations.
• Monitors inventory by supplier and works to reduce excess, no demand and obsolete inventory.
• Participates in supplier visits to review quality, delivery and performance.
• Collaborates with leadership and other departments to develop new products or processes.
• Analyzes problems and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Education

College degree

APICS/CPM certification

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

MRP systems

Job description

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 (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

This is an onsite M-F position based in Cedar Falls, IA.

Primary Function

Responsible for the day-to-day procurement of assigned commodities, including reviewing material requirements, obtaining quotations, and placing purchase orders with approved suppliers. Ensures materials and services are acquired at the best overall value while meeting quality, delivery, and inventory objectives.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews open purchase order reports and monitors suppliers’ on-time delivery and quality performance, taking appropriate action to assure Viking Pump’s requirements are met.
• Identifies commodity groups for possible implementation of Kanban or other inventory control programs; works with leadership on an implementation plan and works with the suppliers to assure a smooth transition.
• Monitors the consignment/Kanban releases for assigned commodities and works with vendors to make changes as necessary.
• Responds as needed in expediting products through the supplier’s manufacturing process.
• Assists in the collection and analysis of supplier performance information and supports supplier evaluation activities
• Monitors inventory by supplier and works to reduce excess, no demand and obsolete inventory.
• Participates in supplier visits to review quality, delivery, and operational performance.
• Works closely with leadership and other Viking departments to develop new products or processes.
• Analyzes problems within the area of responsibility and makes recommendations to correct the problem(s).
• Other duties as assigned.

Education And/Or Experience Requirements

• College degree and minimum of 2 years’ experience in a purchasing position or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• APICS or CPM certificate preferred.
• Negotiating experience preferred.

Other Special Requirements

• Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Proficient with MRP systems.

Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to move within office and manufacturing complex, write by hand and keyboard, and perform general office functions.
• Ability to communicate by speech and hearing via phone and in person.
• Visual acuity needed for close detail work and computer use.
• General manufacturing, warehouse and office environment.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with customers, suppliers and all levels of corporate and company personnel.
• Must be able to work with all departments, have good communication and organizational skills, provide support to all other departments and acts as the primary interface between Viking Pump, Inc. and its suppliers.

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.

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Job Family: Operations

Business Unit: Viking Pump