Strategic Materials Buyer & Planner

Dekko; Garrett (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dekko in Garrett, IN is seeking a Planner/Buyer to manage raw material purchasing, negotiate with vendors, and maintain inventory to support production. You will work with scheduling, develop procurement strategies, and monitor trends to make informed buying decisions, contributing to reliable delivery and cost control.

The role requires 2–3 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, strong communication with cross-functional teams, and proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems; a High

Qualifications

• 2–3 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to build relationships with supervisory staff and cross-functional teams.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and ERP system knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing of raw material and process purchase orders to satisfy production needs.
• Work with scheduling team to process expedites/de-expedites as necessary.
• Create, maintain, and review facility planning records.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve inventory turn goals.
• Evaluate lot sizing and stocking levels and work with sourcing and commodities teams to optimize.
• Support on-time delivery by effectively managing inbound material and negotiating lead times with vendors.
• Research new trends to make appropriate buying decisions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Purchasing experience

ERP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

ERP system

Job description

Dekko in Garrett, IN is seeking a Planner/Buyer to manage raw material purchasing, negotiate with vendors, and maintain inventory to support production. You will work with scheduling, develop procurement strategies, and monitor trends to make informed buying decisions, contributing to reliable delivery and cost control.

The role requires 2–3 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, strong communication with cross-functional teams, and proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems; a High