Buyer

IDEX•Wooster, OH

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The buyer is responsible for procuring components to support production and customer needs, along with inventory control. IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills
Requires high degree of accuracy
Must have excellent communication skills, with ability to communicate with technical resources
Demonstrated ability to thoroughly follow through with appropriate urgency
Strong problem solving skills
Working understanding of prints and machining processes
Associates degree in Business Administration (or related degree) or equivalent work experience
5+ years’ experience in a purchasing role

Nice To Haves

Experience with machined components preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, order, and manage incoming goods/services from select suppliers to achieve cost and service objectives
Select suppliers to best fulfill Akron Brass needs (price, delivery, quality, etc)
Working within the capacity of a service organization, resolve daily operating issues with suppliers and internal stake holders
Analyze and recommend opportunities for cost reduction, supplier value added resources, inventory management, and quality enhancement
Drive for customer satisfaction, both external and internal, through timely results on situational needs
Manage supplier relationships to best achieve predetermined goals including implementing and overseeing supplier specific strategies
Assist in the negotiation of price and terms/conditions including basic understanding of contract management and driving to agreed goals
Assist in the evaluation of preferred suppliers
Identify opportunities for process development, personally, as well as intra- and inter-departmentally
Identify opportunities for inventory improvement (lead time, MOQ, reorder point)