Purchasing Buyer - Junior or Entry level

FPC (FORTUNE PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS - Orlando Office); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established automotive supplier in the Greater Indianapolis area is hiring an Entry Level Buyer to join its Supply Chain department. This full-time role is ideal for recent graduates with 0-5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain. Candidates will manage procurement activities, analyze supplier performance, and assist in the RFQ processes. The position offers a structured mentorship, hands-on experience, and requires residency in the Indianapolis area. Good analytical and Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, materials management, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with RFQ processes, vendor negotiations, or strategic sourcing is a plus.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems or inventory control is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day procurement activities including issuing and tracking purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier scorecards to track KPIs.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and value engineering.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Data tracking

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

A well-established Automotive Manufacturing company in the Greater Indianapolis area is hiring an Entry Level Buyer to join its Supply Chain department.

This is a direct-hire, full-time purchasing role — not a contract or temp position — ideal for a recent college graduate or early-career professional with 0–5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day procurement activities including issuing and tracking purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and resolving delivery or quality discrepancies to maintain uninterrupted production
• Monitor and maintain supplier scorecards, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, quality rejection rates, and overall vendor compliance
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and value engineering
• Assist in the preparation and execution of Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes, including distributing RFQs to suppliers, analyzing submitted bids, and summarizing findings for senior buyers
• Collaborate cross-functionally with inventory management, manufacturing operations, quality assurance, and engineering teams to resolve supply chain disruptions and support new product launches
• Maintain accurate procurement data within the company's MRP system (SAP, Oracle, or similar), ensuring purchase order accuracy and timely record updates

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management.
• 0–5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, materials management, or a related discipline — internships and co-ops fully count
• Familiarity with or exposure to RFQ processes, vendor negotiations, cost analysis, or strategic sourcing is a plus, but not required
• Working knowledge of or coursework in ERP systems, inventory control, or operations management is a bonus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar tools for data tracking, reporting, and analysis
• Must currently reside within commuting distance of Indianapolis, Indiana — applications from candidates outside the Greater Indianapolis area will not be considered

Why This Role?

• Direct-hire position into a stable, growing automotive supplier
• Structured mentorship and clear career path within Supply Chain and Purchasing
• Hands-on experience across sourcing, procurement, and supplier management from day one
• Indianapolis area - no relocation available, must be presently a US Citizen or Green Card Holder (No Visa whatsoever)

About us

This search is being managed by FPC – Fortune Personnel Consultants. Candidates are never charged a fee — all fees are paid by the client company.

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