BUYER

Martin Supply Co; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Martin Inc. on-site Buyer role at a customer facility involves overseeing daily non-stock purchases for MRO materials, coordinating with maintenance, operations and procurement teams to support production needs.

The ideal candidate will have strong purchasing experience in manufacturing, solid communication skills, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced industrial setting. This is a full-time, on-site position with standard daytime hours.

Qualifications

• 3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and math skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds and stand/walk for long periods.
• Experience with OEMs and industrial suppliers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze departmental purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy.
• Determine processing method based on dollar amount, timelines, and contracts.
• Identify and select vendors; issue and place orders accordingly.
• Create and review purchase orders; manage procurement data.
• Resolve accounts payable issues and assist internal/external customers.
• Provide storeroom service, including receiving, stocking, and cycle counting.

Skills

Purchasing experience

ERP system

Inventory management

Strong communication

Tools

MS Office

ERP software

Bid analysis tools

Job description

Description

Job Title: Buyer

Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Site Manager

About Martin Inc.

Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Florence, AL, Martin offers a wide variety of products and services in Industrial, Safety, Integrated Supply and Fastening – all uniquely designed to help companies operate better. Martin is a member of Affiliated Distributors, the Industrial Supply Association, National Association of Wholesalers, the National Fasteners Distributor Association, and the Global Sourcing Alliance. For more information, visit www.martinsupply.com.

Summary

Martin Inc. is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented On-Site Buyer to oversee daily non-stock purchases within the customer’s MRO storeroom and tool cribs. This is an on-site position located at a customer-owned manufacturing facility and requires close collaboration with maintenance, operations, and procurement teams to support daily production needs. The Buyer is responsible for purchasing MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) materials, equipment, supplies, and services, following established purchasing regulations and procedures. They review and analyze purchase requisitions, identify and develop reliable sources of supplies, prepare bid specifications, request bids, evaluate quotations, and act as a liaison between user departments and vendors. The ideal candidate will have a strong industrial purchasing background in a manufacturing environment, with experience supporting machinery, tooling, and industrial maintenance operations. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, purchasing and inventory experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced industrial setting. Additionally, the Buyer performs storeroom duties, including receiving materials, stocking inventory, cycle counting, point-of-use replenishment, and related tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Become proficient with ERP system.
• Review and analyze departmental purchase requisitions, ensuring completeness and accuracy of information.
• Contact departments or initiators to clarify or complete requisition details.
• Determine appropriate method for processing requisitions based on factors such as dollar amount, timeliness, existing contracts, and competitive bidding.
• Identify and select vendors based on criteria like price, quantity, quality, and delivery date, and place orders accordingly.
• Possess knowledge of purchasing practices, procedures, materials, products, and the commodity market within the area of specialization.
• Prepare and analyze complex technical specifications and bids.
• Create and review purchase orders.
• Resolve accounts payable issues and handle purchasing data input and retrieval.
• Assist internal and external customers by addressing inquiries both verbally and in writing.
• Provide customer service within the storeroom, including pulling orders based on customer needs.0

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 3 Years of Purchasing Experience, in a manufacturing or industrial setting (preferred)
• Strong organizational, communication, and mathematical skills
• experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• ability to lift at least 30 pounds
• ability to stand and walk for long periods

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with OEMs and industrial suppliers
• Familiarity with industrial maintenance operations and machine tooling

What makes Martin Different

As a family-owned business, we prioritize our employees' well-being and understand the importance of work-life balance. Some of our benefits that set us apart are:

• Our low-cost, low-deductible individual and family healthcare plans
• 8 paid holidays
• Weekly Pay

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule

Full-time

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

No weekends