Buyer

Jack Link's Protein Snacks; Cumming (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is seeking a Buyer to source, negotiate, and manage materials for a heavy fabrication manufacturing environment. You will partner with engineering, operations, quality, and finance to support production schedules and long-term objectives.

The role requires developing supplier strategies, evaluating global and domestic suppliers, and driving cost reductions while ensuring quality and delivery.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or Bachelors preferred or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Experience in a job shop or engineered-to-order manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, fabricated components, and capital equipment.
• Identify and qualify suppliers to ensure capability, capacity, and quality.
• Lead supplier negotiations focused on cost reduction and long-term value.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as on-time delivery and quality.
• Drive supplier development and improve total cost of ownership.
• Support ERP and data analytics to drive purchasing decisions.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Manufacturing knowledge

ERP Epicor

MS Office

Power BI

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Epicor ERP

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary & Objective

The Buyer is a strategic procurement professional responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the supply of materials, components, and services required for a heavy fabricating manufacturing environment. This role oversees complex, high‑value purchasing activities across a global supply base, ensuring cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and adherence to quality and delivery requirements. The Buyer partners closely with engineering, operations, quality, and finance to support production schedules and long‑term business objectives.

Essential Functions Performed by the Position

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, fabricated components, capital equipment, and specialized services used in heavy manufacturing.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify global and domestic suppliers to ensure capability, capacity, and compliance with technical and quality standards.
• Lead supplier negotiations focused on cost reduction, long‑term agreements, risk mitigation, and performance improvement.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as on‑time delivery, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Drive supplier development initiatives to strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Monitor reporting and ERP system for purchase demand requirements.
• Expedite or follow‑up on purchases when required and update record if ship dates change.
• Negotiate Blanket Orders, with suppliers, for frequently needed materials.
• Support logistics and customs activities.
• Using data analytics across spend categories to drive organizational decision making through Power BI.
• Satisfy ISO 9001 Quality Standard as it applies to purchasing functions.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, blueprint reading and quality assurance procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Power BI.
• Proficient in use of ERP systems to support purchasing activities (Epicor)

Required Education and Experience

• Associates degree or Bachelors degree preferred or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a job shop or engineered to order manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Heavy manufacturing experience preferred.

Licenses or Certifications Required

• None

Environment and Working Conditions

• Normal office environment; some interaction in a heavy steel fabrication environment to coordinate with manufacturing team members

Travel Requirements (percent)

• 10%

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

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Industrious Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.