Buyer

Buyer Position

LHH is seeking a Buyer for a direct hire, permanent placement position with a manufacturing client located in Indianapolis, IN. This is a newly created addition to the team as a result of business expansion. You will join a well-established purchasing and supply chain team and be tasked with purchasing materials and finished goods, managing purchase orders, confirming pricing details, and ensuring on time delivery to the manufacturing facility so production can proceed as scheduled. The compensation is commensurate to experience and ranges between $68,000-73,000 plus bonus and includes several medical insurance options, generous PTO, and a 401K with a company match. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective purchasing strategies with new and existing suppliers
• Evaluate competitive offers to determine the best option in terms of cost and quality
• Maintain and manage vendors/suppliers within internal tracking systems
• Submit purchase orders and monitor progress throughout the supply chain process
• Quickly address and correct supply chain failures and delays
• Manage onsite inventory, ensure proper quantity levels, and assist with expedited deliveries when necessary
• Conduct in-depth cost and spend analyses, develop cost savings initiatives, and achieve all cost reduction savings targets
• Stay abreast of industry trends and market developments in your respective categories

Qualifications

• A Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field is preferred
• Must have a minimum of three years of experience purchasing materials to support production demands
• Must have direct purchasing experience (preferably involving finished goods)
• Must have experience using an ERP System
• Must possess intermediate to advanced skills using Microsoft Excel
• Must possess a track record of being a result-driven person who consistently meets and exceeds organizational goals
• Must be a natural problem-solver who possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Military connected talent encouraged to apply. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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