Buyer

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM); Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a qualified Buyer to manage sourcing, negotiations, and purchasing across operations.

The role supports cost-effective procurement, supplier performance, and material availability while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Program Management. This 100% in-office position requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or operations management.
• 3 to 5 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Lean principles understanding and drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret demand requirements to make procurement decisions.
• Analyze supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Issue purchase orders, expediting orders, and resolve discrepancies.
• Lead projects with stakeholders to improve procurement processes.
• Collaborate with internal departments to meet purchasing needs and improve material availability.
• Evaluate vendor performance on quality, delivery, price to sustain supply chain.
• Coordinate nonconformance issues with internal teams and suppliers.
• Interface with vendors and maintain support throughout procurement.

Skills

Communication

Lean principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Career growth potential

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or operations management

Job description

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

Position Summary

IEM is currently seeking a Buyer for our [Location] and will report into the Purchasing Supervisor.

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, goods, and services to meet the company’s operational requirements. This mid-career role supports cost-effective purchasing, quality standards, and reliable material availability while partnering with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Program Management.

Please note: This position requires 100% in-office presence in our Jacksonville, FL offices and does not offer remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret demand requirements to make strategic and informed procurement decisions
• Analyze and quantify supply chain risks, develop mitigation plans, and escal… as appropriate
• Manage procurement activities, including issuing purchase orders, expediting orders, and resolving discrepancies
• Participate in and lead assigned projects with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement of the procurement process
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand their purchasing needs, resolve supply challenges, and improve material availability
• Analyze vendor performance based on quality, delivery, price, and other data to maintain a strong and sustainable supply chain, and make data-informed recommendations to support supply chain decisions
• Coordinate nonconformance issues with internal teams and suppliers in a timely manner
• Interface with vendors and build relationships to maintain a high level of support throughout the procurement process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or operations management from a four-year college or university
• 3 to 5 years of purchasing or buying experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization, drive continuous improvement, and apply a fundamental understanding of Lean principles
• Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization

Workplace Conditions

Physical Demands

• Activities: Sitting 70%, Walking/Standing 30%
• Lifting: Occasionally lift up to 10 lbs
• Vision: Long periods of close work

Mental Demands

Interpret, analyze, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Environment

Climate-controlled office space

Compensation actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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