Buyer

IDEX•Cedar Falls, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for day-to-day procurement of assigned commodities, including reviewing material requirements, obtaining quotations, and placing purchase orders with approved suppliers. The role ensures materials and services are acquired at the best overall value while meeting quality, delivery, and inventory objectives. This is an onsite, Monday–Friday position based in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The Buyer monitors supplier delivery and quality performance, manages purchase orders and inventory programs, expedites products when needed, and supports supplier evaluation and improvement activities. The role also works with leadership, suppliers, and other departments on inventory control, new products and processes, and problem resolution. The Buyer acts as the primary interface between Viking Pump, Inc. and its suppliers.

Requirements

College degree and at least 2 years of purchasing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Good communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Proficiency with MRP systems.
Ability to move within an office and manufacturing complex, write by hand and keyboard, and perform general office functions.
Ability to communicate through speech and hearing by phone and in person.
Visual acuity for close-detail work and computer use.
Certain positions may require applicants to qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR or EAR regulations for access to controlled goods and technologies.

Nice To Haves

APICS or CPM certificate.
Negotiating experience.

Responsibilities

Review open purchase order reports and monitor suppliers’ on-time delivery and quality performance, taking action to meet Viking Pump’s requirements.
Identify commodity groups that may be suitable for Kanban or other inventory control programs; coordinate implementation planning with leadership and suppliers.
Monitor consignment and Kanban releases for assigned commodities and work with vendors to make changes as needed.
Expedite products through suppliers’ manufacturing processes when needed.
Assist with collecting and analyzing supplier performance information and support supplier evaluations.
Monitor inventory by supplier and work to reduce excess, no-demand, and obsolete inventory.
Participate in supplier visits to review quality, delivery, and operational performance.
Work with leadership and other Viking departments to develop new products or processes.
Analyze problems within the area of responsibility and recommend corrective actions.
Communicate and work effectively with customers, suppliers, and all levels of corporate and company personnel.
Support other departments and act as the primary interface between Viking Pump, Inc. and its suppliers.
Perform other duties as assigned.