Indirect Buyer-Multi Site (Travel Required)

Position Summary:

The Indirect Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing maintenance, repair, and operations (indirect) materials and services in support of two manufacturing facilities. This role operates in alignment with and reports through Corporate Purchasing, ensuring procurement activities are consistent with enterprise sourcing strategies, supplier agreements, and company policies.

The Indirect Buyer partners with plant maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to ensure timely procurement of required materials while supporting cost control, supplier performance, and operational continuity.

Essential Job Functions:

• Source and procure indirect materials, equipment, for assigned manufacturing facilities.
• Issue and manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of required materials.
• Support supplier selection activities in alignment with Corporate Purchasing strategies and approved supplier lists.
• Assist with supplier negotiations related to pricing, delivery, and service levels.
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers supporting plant operations.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and cost expectations.
• Address and resolve supplier performance issues in coordination with Corporate
• Cost and Process Management
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities related to indirect materials and services.
• Support corporate initiatives related to supplier consolidation, spend management, and purchasing standardization across facilities.
• Conduct basic cost and market analyses to support sourcing decisions.
• Compliance and Systems Management
• Ensure procurement activities comply with corporate procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and procurement records.
• Manage open purchase orders and maintain data accuracy within the ERP system.
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, and production teams at both facilities to identify material needs and purchasing priorities.
• Provide updates on order status, potential delays, and supply risks.
• Coordinate with Corporate Purchasing to ensure alignment with enterprise procurement strategies.
• Prepare routine reports related to purchasing activity, supplier performance, and inventory levels.
• Analyze purchasing data to identify trends, cost opportunities, and operational improvements.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years of procurement or purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Indirect purchasing is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations is desirable.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Working knowledge of indirect materials and industrial suppliers.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with plant operations and corporate procurement teams.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move materials up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to walk manufacturing floors and interact with plant personnel as required.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Core Competencies:

• Attention to Detail

• Problem Solving

• Collaboration

Accountability

Adaptability