Buyer

Allegion Canada Inc.; Mount Comfort (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance coverage

Unlimited paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allegion Canada Inc. is seeking a Buyer for Stanley Access Technologies in Mount Comfort, IN. This role involves planning and scheduling material deliveries to prevent shortages and manage inventory levels effectively.

Candidates should have preference for a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in a similar position. The company offers various benefits, including health coverage and unlimited paid time off, creating a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of planner/buyer experience in manufacturing.
• Considerable knowledge of the industry-related supply base.
• Legal authorization to be employed in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule delivery of materials from suppliers.
• Recommend and select suppliers for scheduled deliveries.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels and safety stock.

Skills

Production and supplier scheduling

Customer service orientation

Written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Company

Allegion helps keep people safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With over 40 brands, more than 14,000 employees globally, and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

Position Overview

Buyer – Stanley Access Technologies, Greenfield, IN. The Material Buyer is an active team member responsible for planning and scheduling the delivery of material from suppliers to avoid shortages and production downtime, while managing inventory levels to meet customer service and inventory targets.

Responsibilities

• Receive and analyze requisitions to determine quantity, specifications, and delivery requirements.
• Recommend and select suppliers from the approved list to fulfill scheduled plant deliveries.
• Maintain up‑to‑date ABC classification and key inputs into the PFEP process.
• Conduct vendor onboarding, training, and periodic site visits/audits.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels and safety stock for parts.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance to resolve quality issues with suppliers.
• Proactively identify and manage shortages, flag root cause and corrective actions.
• Analyze and select parts for SOMI/consigned inventory and supplier replenishment.
• Expedite deliveries to meet and exceed critical requirements.
• Maintain the material plan at the time fence to ensure continuity of supply.
• Coordinate with production planners when parts cannot be delivered as promised.
• Evaluate supplier performance and elevate issues when necessary.
• Resolve invoicing discrepancies with suppliers and accounting.
• Analyze material and capacity availability to provide promised customer dates for sales orders.
• Maintain item master lead time information based on process improvements and current demand.
• Manage internal and SOMI/VMI material and parameters to meet schedules.
• Interface with functional groups to resolve challenging delivery requirements.
• Communicate forecasts and replenishment plans to suppliers.
• Review open requirements, monitor vendor performance, and expedite where necessary.
• Convey delivery, quality or pricing issues to suppliers and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain product knowledge, material specifications, and supply options.
• Understand Kanban and JIT systems and supplier capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of planner/buyer experience in manufacturing.
• Certification in production and inventory management preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of the industry‑related supply base.
• Skilled in production and supplier scheduling.
• Knowledgeable of supplier processes and capabilities.
• Experience with operations, inventory management, MRP, and lean manufacturing processes.
• Experience with visual management systems.
• Computer proficient with ERP and Microsoft Office.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team‑oriented and able to work cohesively with others.
• Ability to work well with external suppliers.
• Detail‑oriented and self‑motivated with minimal supervision.
• Fast‑paced, multi‑tasked work environment proficiency.
• Legal authorization to be employed in the United States; the company does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match and no vesting period.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Term life insurance and optional supplemental coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary wellness program with monetary rewards.
• Employee discounts through Perks at Work.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• CliftonStrengths assessment and coaching.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Allegion is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and providing accommodations for persons with disabilities.