Materials Buyer - Production & Supply Chain

marmon

Waterloo (IA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Transco Rail Services is seeking a Materials Buyer to support site operations in Waterloo, IA. You will plan, purchase, and track materials, maintain supplier relationships, and uphold inventory accuracy to keep production moving.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in purchasing or supply chain within a manufacturing setting, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP/MRP systems. First shift, competitive compensation, and full benefits offered.

Qualifications

2-4 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
Experience creating and managing purchase orders through ERP/MRP systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to monitor inventory requirements and support demand planning.
Experience communicating with suppliers and resolving delivery or quality issues.
Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

Create and issue purchase orders to approved suppliers based on system demand.
Maintain PO information, pricing, and delivery dates in ERP/MRP systems.
Coordinate material availability with site Materials Management and production teams.
Monitor supplier delivery performance and address shortages or delivery concerns.
Collaborate with Expediting team to resolve supplier issues and improve on-time delivery.
Support inventory optimization by using existing stock and reducing excess inventory.
Generate daily, weekly, and monthly purchasing and inventory reports.
Assist with procurement audits and annual physical inventory activities.