Buyer - GCG Custom Engineered Solutions

GCG; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Dental/vision

Job summary

GCG is seeking a Buyer to join the Custom Engineered Solutions procurement team in Lincoln, Nebraska. You will manage PO lifecycle, plan materials, and collaborate with production to ensure on-time delivery and cost control.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in manufacturing purchasing, experience with MRP/ERP (Oracle preferred), and strong negotiation and Excel skills. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and a stable schedule (M-F 7am-4pm EST).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3–5 years of purchasing, buyer, or materials planning experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders from requisition through receipt, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with production requirements.
• Procure raw materials, MRO, and services at optimal cost, quality, and lead time.
• Monitor open orders and proactively manage delivery schedules to prevent shortages or disruptions.
• Review MRP outputs in Oracle to plan and maintain appropriate inventory levels for assigned commodities.
• Establish and adjust safety stock levels in alignment with production needs and business objectives.
• Balance inventory investment with service level expectations to support efficient operations.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, obtain quotations, and negotiate pricing and lead times.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support reliability and continuous improvement.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and support corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to align material availability with manufacturing schedules.
• Resolve material issues including shortages, quality concerns, and supplier discrepancies.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and process improvements across the procurement function.
• Maintain accurate data and transaction integrity within ERP and procurement systems.

Skills

Purchasing

Materials planning

Oracle ERP

Negotiation

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Overview

GCG Custom Engineered Solutions (https://www.gogcg.com/custom-engineered/) is currently seeking a Buyer to join the Custom Engineered Solutions procurement team!

As a Buyer with our procurement team, you will be responsible for planning and purchasing the raw materials needed to support our cable assembly operations. You’ll play a key role in ensuring materials are available to meet production demand while maintaining appropriate inventory levels, cost control, and supplier performance.

This role requires close coordination with internal teams and suppliers to manage demand signals, execute purchase orders, and maintain a steady flow of materials through the operation. Your work will directly support on-time delivery and overall operational efficiency.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm EST

Procurement Execution & Order Management

• Manage purchase orders from requisition through receipt, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with production requirements
• Procure raw materials, MRO, and services at optimal cost, quality, and lead time
• Monitor open orders and proactively manage delivery schedules to prevent shortages or disruptions

Material Planning & Inventory Management

• Review MRP outputs in Oracle to plan and maintain appropriate inventory levels for assigned commodities
• Establish and adjust safety stock levels in alignment with production needs and business objectives
• Balance inventory investment with service level expectations to support efficient operations

Supplier Management & Sourcing

• Source and evaluate suppliers, obtain quotations, and negotiate pricing and lead times
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support reliability and continuous improvement
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and support corrective actions as needed

Operational & Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to align material availability with manufacturing schedules
• Resolve material issues including shortages, quality concerns, and supplier discrepancies
• Support cost reduction initiatives and process improvements across the procurement function
• Maintain accurate data and transaction integrity within ERP and procurement systems

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in a purchasing, buyer, or materials planning role within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems (Oracle strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of material planning, inventory control, and procurement processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with both internal teams and external suppliers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business applications
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy, follow-through, and problem-solving

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary ranging from $60,000 to $65,000, dependent on relevant experience
• Comprehensive health coverage with multiple plan options (CDHP and PPO)
• Company-paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, supplemental insurance options
• Generous time off including PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and compassionate care leave
• Wellness and support programs (EAP, wellness incentives, telehealth)
• Extras including dental/vision, FSAs/HSAs with company contributions, pet insurance, legal services, and ID theft protection
• An employee-centric culture that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!

Our Use of AI in Recruiting

At GCG, we use AI technology to assist with our interviews by automating note-taking, allowing our hiring teams to focus fully on the conversation. This technology supports efficiency and accuracy in capturing candidate insights during interviews but is not used to evaluate resumes. All resume reviews and candidate assessments are conducted directly by our corporate recruiting team and hiring managers to ensure a thoughtful, human-centered approach.

About Custom Engineered Solutions (CES)

GCG Custom Engineered Solutions (https://www.gogcg.com/custom-engineered/) delivers innovative wire and cable solutions, serving industries including renewable energy, data communications, industrial applications, irrigation, and more. We are committed to engineering excellence, customer-driven innovation, and high-quality products that help businesses solve complex challenges with tailored solutions. Built on a foundation of expertise, flexibility, and humility, we are dedicated to solving customer challenges, adapting to their needs, and continuously improving.

GCG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Locations

US-Remote

ID

2026-2301

Category

Purchasing

Position Type

Regular Full-Time