Entry-Level Buyer: Optimize Costs & Delivery

FPC (FORTUNE PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS - Orlando Office); Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC (FORTUNE PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS - Orlando Office) is seeking an Entry Level Buyer for a direct-hire, full-time role with our client in the Greater Indianapolis area.

The position covers day-to-day purchasing, issuing and tracking purchase orders, supplier follow-up, and RFQ processes to support uninterrupted production. It offers hands-on exposure to procurement, supplier management, and cost reduction strategies in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management.
• 1–5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, supplier follow-up, purchase orders, RFQs, materials management, or related.
• Internships and co-ops considered for 0 years full-time experience as assistant buyer.
• Familiarity with RFQ processes, vendor negotiations, cost analysis, supplier follow-up, purchase orders, or sourcing preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, inventory control, or operations management is a bonus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar tools for purchasing data tracking, reporting, pricing comparison, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Issue and track purchase orders and monitor delivery dates.
• Resolve pricing, delivery, or quality issues to keep production flowing.
• Monitor KPIs like on-time delivery and supplier quality.
• Assist RFQ processes by distributing bids and summarizing findings.

Skills

RFQ processes

Purchase orders

Vendor management

ERP systems

Excel / data analysis

Supplier follow-up

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP software

Job description

FPC (FORTUNE PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS - Orlando Office) is seeking an Entry Level Buyer for a direct-hire, full-time role with our client in the Greater Indianapolis area.

The position covers day-to-day purchasing, issuing and tracking purchase orders, supplier follow-up, and RFQ processes to support uninterrupted production. It offers hands-on exposure to procurement, supplier management, and cost reduction strategies in a manufacturing setting.