Buyer

Assa Abloy Ab; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation & holidays

Health insurance

401(k) program

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

On-site health clinic

Employee discount portal

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Group in Mason City, Iowa, is seeking a Buyer to develop expertise in procurement, supplier management, inventory planning, and manufacturing operations. You will create and manage purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers, monitor open orders, and support inventory and supplier performance metrics in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with operations, engineering, and production planning, participate in continuous improvement, and learn procurement best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• 1–3 years in supply chain/procurement/operations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders for assigned materials and suppliers.
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm orders, delivery dates, and material availability.
• Monitor open orders and communicate potential supply concerns.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information within ERP systems.
• Support inventory management activities, including cycle counts and replenishment processes.
• Assist in the analysis of supplier performance and procurement metrics.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, production planning, and other business functions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Learn procurement best practices, sourcing processes, and supplier management techniques

Skills

Supply chain

Procurement

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Job description

Do you have experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations? Do you enjoy building relationships with external vendors? Do you enjoy negotiating with vendors to ensure fair pricing? Are you looking for a position that will afford you the opportunity to be in an environment where you have a voice and can truly see the impact of your efforts? If you answered yes to these questions, we should talk! Curries (an ASSA ABLOY company) is growing! We are adding a Buyer to our team located in Mason City, Iowa. This is an onsite role that will report to the Supply Chain Manager. Come see who we are at: https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/about-us

What would you do as our Buyer? You will develop expertise in procurement, supplier management, inventory planning, and manufacturing operations while working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced production environment. You will also ensure materials and supplies are available to support daily manufacturing operations.

You would also:

• Create and manage purchase orders for assigned materials and suppliers.
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm orders, delivery dates, and material availability.
• Monitor open orders and communicate potential supply concerns.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information within ERP systems.
• Support inventory management activities, including cycle counts and replenishment processes.
• Assist in the analysis of supplier performance and procurement metrics.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, production planning, and other business functions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Learn procurement best practices, sourcing processes, and supplier management techniques

The Skills and Experience you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, operations, or related business functions.
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business applications.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Desire to learn, grow, and build a career within a procurement organization.

What we offer!

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long‑term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Program with company contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Flexible Spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym reimbursement
• On‑site Health Clinic
• Discount portal
• Recognition, well‑being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post.

If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at [e-mail]

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AADG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran #LI-SM1 #LI-OSA

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.