Buyer

IDEX; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a Buyer responsible for procuring components to support production in Wooster, Ohio. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost reduction and inventory improvement, leveraging 5+ years of purchasing experience.

Key qualifications include an Associate’s degree in Business Administration and strong problem-solving skills. The role requires excellent communication abilities and accuracy in a general office and manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a purchasing role.
• Experience with machined components preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, order, and manage incoming goods/services from suppliers.
• Analyze opportunities for cost reduction and quality enhancement.
• Assist in negotiation of price and terms with suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships to achieve goals.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

High accuracy

Working understanding of prints and machining processes

Education

Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related degree

Job description

Job Summary

The buyer is responsible for procuring components to support production and customer needs, along with inventory control. Reports to Purchasing Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, order, and manage incoming goods/services from select suppliers to achieve cost and service objectives.
• Select suppliers to best fulfill Akron Brass needs (price, delivery, quality, etc.).
• Work within the capacity of a service organization, resolve daily operating issues with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Analyze and recommend opportunities for cost reduction, supplier value‑added resources, inventory management, and quality enhancement.
• Drive customer satisfaction, both external and internal, through timely results on situational needs.
• Manage supplier relationships to best achieve predetermined goals including implementing and overseeing supplier‑specific strategies.
• Assist in the negotiation of price and terms/conditions, basic understanding of contract management and driving to agreed goals.
• Assist in the evaluation of preferred suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for process development, personally and inter‑departmentally.
• Identify opportunities for inventory improvement (lead time, MOQ, reorder point).

Knowledge, Skills and Required Abilities

• Strong organizational skills.
• Requires high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to communicate with technical resources.
• Demonstrated ability to thoroughly follow through with appropriate urgency.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Working understanding of prints and machining processes.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration (or related degree) or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in a purchasing role.
• Experience with machined components preferred.

Work Environment

Perform general office functions. Visual acuity needed for close detail work and computer use. General manufacturing, warehouse and office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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