Buyer

MI-T-M Corporation; Peosta (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MI-T-M Corporation in Peosta, IA is seeking a Buyer to support procurement of raw materials, components, sub-assemblies, equipment, and services. Hours are 8:00–5:00, Monday through Friday.

The role emphasizes identifying qualified suppliers, negotiating terms, and developing alternate sources to ensure consistent supply and minimize risk. Collaboration with internal teams is essential to align purchasing with priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized, disciplined, and highly motivated.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select qualified suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and purchasing terms to support operational objectives.
• Develop alternate sources of supply to strengthen supplier availability, reduce sourcing risk, and support business continuity.
• Manage and monitor relationships with vendors and address any purchasing, delivery, quality, and service concerns.
• Research market conditions, product developments, and potential suppliers to identify new sourcing opportunities.
• Prepare and review purchasing documentation with accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements and support organizational priorities.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Highly motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hours: 8:00 – 5:00pm. Monday through Friday

Job Summary:

A Buyer works to support the procurement of raw materials, components, sub-assemblies, equipment, and services.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and select qualified suppliers
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and purchasing terms to support operational objectives
• Develop alternate sources of supply to strengthen supplier availability, reduce sourcing risk, and support business continuity
• Manage and monitor relationships with vendors and address any purchasing, delivery, quality, and service concerns
• Research market conditions, product developments, and potential suppliers to identify new sourcing opportunities
• Prepare and review purchasing documentation with accuracy
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements and support organizational priorities
• Additional duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized, disciplined, and highly motivated