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Ardisam Inc.

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

HSA

ESOP

Profit sharing

401(k)

PTO & Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

FSA (Dependent)

Employee discount

Job summary

Ardisam Inc. seeks a data-driven Purchasing Buyer to manage a global supply chain, sourcing finished goods and service parts from overseas suppliers, primarily in China and SE Asia.

You will act as a cross-functional hub with Product Development, Sales, Customer Service, and Business Unit Managers to align manufacturing capabilities with commercial strategy and demand. Responsibilities include placing POs, managing supplier confirmations and shipping dates, analyzing forecasts, supporting quotes

Qualifications

2-year degree in supply chain or 3 years of experience.
Strong Excel skills.
Experience with ERP/MRP/WMS systems.

Responsibilities

Procure finished goods and service parts from overseas suppliers.
Place POs and manage supplier confirmations and shipping dates.
Collaborate with Product Development, Sales, and Customer Service.
Analyze forecasts and production schedules to support inventory.
Support quotes, RFQs, and cost standards for budgets.
Drive process improvements in purchasing.
Assist with other supply chain analyses.
Ensure on-time delivery and lean inventory.

Skills

Excel

ERP Systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Independent work

Education

2-year degree in supply chain

3 years of experience

Tools

MRP

MPS

WMS

ERP

Job description

Purchasing Buyer

Department: Purchasing

Reports to: Purchasing Manager

Ardisam is an employee-owned company headquartered in Cumberland, Wisconsin, with a long-standing commitment to innovation, quality, and outdoor living. Since 1960, we have designed and manufactured trusted products for outdoor enthusiasts across hunting, ice fishing, gardening, camping, and other recreational markets. Our family of industry-leading brands, including but not limited to Earthquake Power Equipment, Yardbird Chicken Pluckers, Eskimo Ice Fishing, ION Ice Fishing, Rivers Edge Treestands, Barronett Blinds, and Gazelle Tents, reflects our passion for creating reliable solutions that exceed customer expectations. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to continuous improvement, we strive to deliver exceptional products, foster meaningful careers, and inspire outdoor experiences for generations to come.

Job Summary

We are seeking a data-driven and culturally agile Purchasing Buyer to manage our end-to-end global supply chain. In this role, you will be responsible for procuring both finished goods and service parts from predominantly overseas suppliers (China and Southeast Asia). The Buyer serves as a critical cross-functional hub, collaborating closely with Internal and External Product Development, Sales, Customer Service, and Business Unit Managers to align international manufacturing capabilities with commercial strategy, product launches, and customer demand.

Job Duties

Perform purchasing function such as placing PO, managing supplier confirmation and cargo ready dates, resolving shipping and receiving discrepancies
Support product development team on non-inventory purchasing activities such as tooling, samples and prototypes as needed to launch new products
Analyze and plan products and raw material requirements based on forecast and production schedule to support inventory availability
Communicate and collaborate with inside sales, suppliers, ensuring customer orders are met and delivered on time
Support project management task between product development and suppliers to ensure project timeline and critical milestones are met, follow up on samples and tooling completion to prevent major delay
Review product lead times, minimum order requirements, seasonality, and sales volume by SKU by customers to determine order frequency while maintaining lean inventory
Conduct periodical forecast review with sales and business unit managers to avoid excessive or stock out position
Support quotes, contracts, RFQs, and cost standards for budget plan
Drive process improvement activities through purchasing to minimize errors and touch points
Assist with other supply chain analysis and initiatives as needed

Qualifications and Skills

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel;
Experience with ERP Systems including manufacturing modules (e.g. MRP, MPS, and WMS) desired
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Ability to effectively communicate with multi-level personnel as well as suppliers, customers, and non-native English speakers
Ability to work cross-functionally, convey complex issues, and maintain confidentiality
Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
Ability to think quickly and handle frequent change
Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with little supervision

Education

2-year degree in a supply chain related discipline and/or 3 equivalent years of experience

Benefits