Buyer

IDEX Corporation•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Responsible for purchasing raw materials and managing inventory to support production requirements. This role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with experience using MRP/ERP systems to ensure material availability, optimize inventory levels, and maintain supplier performance in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business or relevant field preferred
At least 5 years of experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment in lieu of education
Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems with JD Edwards experience preferred
Excellent organization, communication, and follow-through skills
Must be able to prioritize and multi-task
Must be self-directed, able to utilize independent judgement and the ability to take action in ambiguous situations
Commitment to supporting team goals
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

Procure raw materials and other supplies from approved suppliers for the production of finished goods to meet forecasted demand and production schedules.
Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication, and mitigation of future potential risk.
Using system and independent judgment to expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule/inventory changes.
Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns to supplier, including working with quality.
Maintain PO accuracy in JDE
Provide monthly forecasts to strategic suppliers and monitor and manage forecast accuracy
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers
Responsible for managing inventory of assigned raw materials to defined targets
Using system parameters and discretion review and update safety stock and replenishment parameters on an ongoing basis, per company guidelines, to ensure inventory and service levels are optimized
Monitor and manage excess and obsolete inventory risk for assigned parts
Communicate and collaborate with internal groups i.e. production scheduling, sourcing, supplier quality, and engineering to build and foster effective working relationships
Participates in root cause and corrective action process for part shortages
Participates in inventory reviews including safety stock and excess & obsolete inventory
Serves on cross functional teams that require purchasing support, when needed