Junior Buyer

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric's innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential 'Linc' that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company's website at

Location: Michigan City-South
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Supply Management/Purchasing
Pay Range: $55,000 - $60,000
Target Bonus: 5%
Req ID: 29705

About

Vanair®, a Lincoln Electric company, has been an industry leader since 1972, working to bring our customers the very best in Mobile Power Solutions®. Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. We are recognized as the Welding Expert™, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world.

If you like being challenged, want to be a part of something special, and desire being part of an exciting team that is always striving to be at the forefront of our industry, then we're looking for you - a driven and motivated new team member.

We are currently seeking to hire a JUNIOR BUYER at our location in Michigan City, Indiana.

Position Summary

Vanair is seeking a Junior Buyer who can contribute to a growing, entrepreneurial, customer-focused company. The Junior Buyer ensures that manufacturing has an uninterrupted supply of products and services to meet daily production goals. Assists buyers and managers with purchase orders and inventory reviews and pricing updates. Collaborates and supports purchasing and planning team on meeting key metrics and continually monitors and improves supplier performance. The successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills, be a team player, and understands MRP and purchasing concepts.

Areas of Responsibility

• Perform buying function for non-inventory and catalog inventory supply
• Daily MRP ordering of assigned Purchasing Analyst supplier components
• Collate purchase orders and purchase requisitions for ordering materials, goods, and supplies, including RFQ's (Request for Quotes) and requisitions.
• Resolve issues as they arise with non-supplied, under orders, over orders quality and damaged goods through problem resolution.
• Collaborate with the suppliers, engineering, planning, production, and inventory control on a daily basis regarding issues with non-supplied, under orders, over orders, quality, and damaged goods, resolving issues as they arise.
• Perform regular reviews of inventory planning parameters.
• Maintain and update supplier database for pricing, lead-times and contact information.

Job Qualifications and Skills

• Associate Degree in Supply Chain, Business or a related field with 1+ years of experience OR 5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing or logistics.
• Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and industry standard ERP/MRP platforms
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong multitasking skills and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and customer service. Ability to work well with a team and collaborate cross-functionally
• Able to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environment

Great Work Environment

• Pleasant, clean, well-lighted environment
• Family-oriented
• First-of-the-month Friday company-supplied lunches
• Local charity events

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.