Senior Buyer

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM); Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Senior Buyer to source, negotiate, and purchase materials to meet operational needs. The role interfaces with Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Program Management to ensure cost-effectiveness and high quality in all purchases.

100% in-office position in Jacksonville; no remote work. You will issue purchase orders, expediting, manage supplier performance, and drive procurement process improvements in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain or Operations Management.
• At least 5 years of purchasing/buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to engage with all levels of the organization and drive continuous improvement.
• Lean principles understanding.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret demand requirements to guide procurement decisions.
• Analyze risks to the supply chain and present mitigation options to management.
• Manage purchasing activities including issuing PO, expediting orders, and resolving discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Program Management.
• Interface with vendors and build relationships to support procurement.
• Track vendor performance on quality, delivery, price, and other data.
• Coordinate nonconformance issues with internal teams and suppliers.
• Drive procurement process improvements through data-driven decisions.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal comms

Exceptional organizational skills

Collaboration across all levels

Drive continuous improvement

Lean principles understanding

Time management

Business acumen

Decision making

Career growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or Operations Management

Job description

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

IEM is currently seeking a Senior Buyer for our Jacksonville, FL location and will report into the Purchasing Manager. The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, goods, and services to meet the company's operational requirements. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring cost-effectiveness and maintaining high standards of quality for all purchases. In addition to external suppliers, this position interacts with internal stakeholders such as Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Program Management.

Please note: This position requires 100% in-office presence in our Jacksonville, FL offices and does not offer remote work.

Essential Functions

• Understand & interpret demand requirements to make strategic and informed procurement decisions.
• Analyze, understand and quantify risks to the supply chain. Develop mitigation plans and present options to senior management.
• Manage procurement activities including issuing of purchase orders, expediting orders, and resolving discrepancies.
• Engage and oversee projects with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement of the procurement process
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand their purchasing needs, resolve supply challenges and improve material availability
• Analyze vendor performance based on quality, delivery, and price as well as other pertinent data to maintain a strong and sustainable supply chain.
• Make timely recommendations using data to support timely supply chain decisions.
• Coordinate nonconformance issues with internal teams and suppliers in a timely manner
• Interface with vendors and build relationships to maintain a high level of support and through all aspects of the procurement process
• The candidate will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Supervision Of Personnel

• None

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain or Operations Management from a four-year college or university.
• At least 5 years of purchasing/buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to engage and collaborate with all levels of the organization
• Ability to effectively drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Fundamental understanding of Lean principles
• Technical and company product curiosity
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct, integrity, and sound professional judgment in all business interactions.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Solid business acumen, including the ability to understand operational priorities, financial implications, and broader organizational goals.
• Proven ability to evaluate information, exercise sound judgment, and make timely, effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization

Physical/Mental/Environmental

Physical Demands:

Activities: Sitting – 70% Walking/Standing – 30%

Lifting: Occasionally lift up to 10lbs.

Vision: Long periods of close work.

Mental Demands: Interpret, analyze and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Environment: Climate controlled office space.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com

• We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success.

View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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