Buyer - Vinton

Sewer Equipment Co.; Vinton (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal Industries, a state-of-the-art welding center and fabrication company, seeks a proactive full-time Buyer/Planner to manage procurement and production scheduling of fabricated components. The role is on-site in Vinton, IA, with responsibilities spanning material forecasting, supplier relationships, and KPI-driven improvements.

You will optimize MRP/ERP within Made2Manage, implement Kanban and Lean practices, and collaborate with leadership to align material availability with daily

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field is preferred.
• APICS/CPIM certification is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Planning: Source, forecast, and purchase fabricated components to support a high-volume welding and fabrication environment.
• MRP/ERP Optimization: Master and execute purchasing and production planning requirements within Made2Manage (M2M).
• Inventory & Lean Control: Implement Kanban and Lean principles to set and monitor stock levels, minimize carrying costs, eliminate bottlenecks, and ensure a lean flow of materials to the shop floor.
• Strategic Vendor Management: Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, evaluate vendor performance, and resolve logistics or billing deviations.
• Production Scheduling: Collaborate closely with the General Manager and shop floor supervisors to develop, track, and adjust production schedules based on material arrivals and capacity.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyze purchasing trends, trackKPIs, and identify cost-saving or process-efficiency opportunities within the supply chain.

Skills

Procurement & Planning

MRP/ERP optimization

Inventory management

Vendor management

Production scheduling

Lean & Kanban

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field

APICS/CPIM certification (strong plus)

Tools

Made2Manage (M2M) ERP

Job description

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Buyer - Vinton

Full Time Vinton, IA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1147

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Ideal Industries is a state-of-the-art welding center and innovative fabrication company aligned with a leading manufacturer of commercial Sewer and Excavation Equipment. We are seeking a proactive and strategic full-time Buyer/Planner to manage the end-to-end procurement and production scheduling of fabricated components. This permanent, on-site role is critical in aligning material availability with daily manufacturing goals, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring our production team maintains maximum efficiency and output.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Planning: Source, forecast, and purchase fabricated components to support a high-volume welding and fabrication environment, ensuring a seamless flow from raw materials to completed assemblies.
• MRP/ERP Optimization: Master and execute purchasing and production planning requirements within the Made2Manage (M2M) ERP system, ensuring accurate lead times and data integrity.
• Inventory & Lean Control: Implement and utilize Kanban and Lean Manufacturing principles to set and monitor stock levels, minimize carrying costs, eliminate bottlenecks, and ensure a lean flow of materials to the shop floor.
• Strategic Vendor Management: Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, evaluate vendor performance, and resolve any logistics, quality, or billing deviations.
• Production Scheduling: Collaborate closely with the General Manager and shop floor supervisors to develop, track, and adjust production schedules based on material arrivals and capacity.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyze purchasing trends, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and identify cost‑saving or process‑efficiency opportunities within the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related technical field is preferred. APICS/CPIM certification is a strong plus.
• Experience: Proven experience working as a Buyer, Planner, or Buyer/Planner specifically within a manufacturing environment is required.
• Technical Skills: * Proficiency with Made2Manage (M2M) or similar robust MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong, practical understanding of Kanban and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• General knowledge of welding and fabrication processes is highly advantageous.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to bridge gaps effectively between external vendors and internal shop floor personnel.

Location & Commitment

• Scheduled Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.
• Status: Full-Time, Permanent, On-site position located in Vinton, Iowa.