Buyer

Vermillion Incorporated; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermillion, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking a Buyer to join our manufacturing team. You will manage purchasing and estimating activities to support production, collaborate with suppliers, and help keep materials available, priced competitively, and delivered on schedule.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree with at least two years in purchasing/estimating, experience in manufacturing or aerospace, strong Excel skills, and a detail‑oriented, collaborative approach to internal partners.

Qualifications

• Associates degree plus at least two years of purchasing/estimating experience or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or aircraft or similar technical industry.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Familiar with ERP/MRP systems and data accuracy.
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Initiate purchase orders for supplies, parts, services, and/or equipment.
• Maintain purchasing and estimating records and vendor logs.
• Support supplier relationships and negotiations.
• Provide material estimates for planning department.
• Ensure on-time delivery to keep production running.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

MRP ERP systems

Supplier management

Purchasing experience

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Since 1965, Vermillion, Inc. has been a trusted designer and manufacturer of custom cables, wire harnesses and interconnect solutions serving the Military, Aerospace, and Commercial markets. Our reputation for quality and technical expertise is built by people who share a commitment to the values that guide how we work and succeed together.

*Ownership and Results * Passion and Continuous Improvement * Merit and Accountability * Respect and Integrity * Team Commitment

The Buyer supports Vermilion's manufacturing operations by sourcing and purchasing materials, supplies, services, and equipment needed to meet production and business requirements. This position works closely with suppliers and internal departments to support material availability, competitive pricing, accurate estimating, and on-time delivery. The buyer is responsible for maintaining accurate purchasing and estimating records, supporting supplier relationships, and proactively addressing supply needs to help keep production running efficiently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiate purchase orders for supplies, parts, services, and/or equipment.
• Performs a variety of duties to ensure that merchandise, supplies, and equipment are shipped on schedule by vendors.
• Maintains purchasing and estimating records, purchase and estimating requests, and vendor logs.
• Maintains a library of purchasing/estimating material and sources of supply.
• Assist with supplier management, to include supplier appraisal and negotiation.
• Provide material estimates for the planning department; maintain accurate records of estimates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree plus at least two years of purchasing/estimating experience required; or equivalent work experience.
• Manufacturing and/or aircraft (or similar technical) industry.
• Experience Strongly Preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications, including strong knowledge of Excel.
• Working knowledge of MRP or ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to organize, manage, and complete multiple tasks within deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Vermillion, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affinity Action employer. We expect to fill job vacancies with the most qualified candidate. No person will be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, disability, military status, veteran status or ancestry.

https://www.vermillioninc.com/careers/