Strategic Global Buyer - Supply Chain & Planning

Airxcel-1; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Airxcel is seeking a Buyer in Elkhart, IN to procure components and imported goods, maintaining supply continuity and accurate purchasing data. You will manage purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, and coordinate with internal teams to support production and customer requirements.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate degree in supply chain or related field, 2+ years purchasing experience, and proficiency with Excel/ERP.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in supply chain, procurement, business, or related field.
• 2+ years purchasing, planning, supply chain, or related manufacturing experience.
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders and monitoring supplier delivery performance.
• Ability to review inventory, demand, forecasts, lead times, and open-order data to identify purchasing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; English proficient.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and ERP or purchasing systems.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and maintain purchase orders for components and finished goods from approved suppliers.
• Review planning signals, forecasts, inventory levels, open orders, lead times, and production requirements to determine purchasing priorities.
• Communicate order requirements, changes, confirmations, and delivery expectations to suppliers.
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up on past-due or at-risk deliveries; escalate as needed.
• Coordinate with planning, operations, quality, engineering, and accounts payable to resolve shortages, delivery discrepancies, and invoice variances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Work ethic

Independence & teamwork

Education

Associate degree in supply chain

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

ERP systems

Job description

Airxcel is seeking a Buyer in Elkhart, IN to procure components and imported goods, maintaining supply continuity and accurate purchasing data. You will manage purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, and coordinate with internal teams to support production and customer requirements.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate degree in supply chain or related field, 2+ years purchasing experience, and proficiency with Excel/ERP.