Onsite Buyer, Cedar Falls — Strategic Sourcing

IDEX; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX in Cedar Falls, IA is seeking a Purchasing professional to manage day-to-day procurement of assigned commodities, review requirements, obtain quotes, and place PO with approved suppliers. Focus on value, quality, delivery and inventory objectives.

Responsibilities include monitoring supplier performance, exploring Kanban or other inventory controls, expediting orders, and collaborating with leadership to optimize products and processes.

Qualifications

• College degree and minimum 2 years’ purchasing experience.
• APICS or CPM certificate preferred.
• Negotiating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase order creation and supplier quotation management.
• Monitor supplier on-time delivery and quality performance.
• Explore Kanban or other inventory control programs with leadership.
• Expedite products through supplier manufacturing processes.
• Analyze supplier performance data and support evaluations.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to improve products and processes.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Inventory control

Negotiation

MRP systems

MS Office

Education

College degree

APICS/CPM certification

Tools

MRP systems

MS Office

Job description

IDEX in Cedar Falls, IA is seeking a Purchasing professional to manage day-to-day procurement of assigned commodities, review requirements, obtain quotes, and place PO with approved suppliers. Focus on value, quality, delivery and inventory objectives.

Responsibilities include monitoring supplier performance, exploring Kanban or other inventory controls, expediting orders, and collaborating with leadership to optimize products and processes.