Associate Buyer

Associate Buyer

Chesterton, IN

Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking an Associate Buyer to join our Procurement team. This position serves as a key liaison between plant operations and the supply base. The Associate Buyer is primarily responsible for the procurement of capital equipment and related goods and services, including tooling, ancillary equipment, and coordination of delivery and installation activities. The role also supports broader purchasing activities as business needs require. This position is onsite at our corporate headquarters in Chesterton, Indiana.

Primary job duties include:

• Manage the procurement of capital equipment and related purchases, including tooling, ancillary equipment, and associated services, ensuring timely delivery and support of project requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to facilitate project execution, including delivery schedules, installation activities, issue resolution, and ongoing communication as needed.
• Provide backup support for other Buyers and assigned commodity groups as needed.
• Execute procure-to-pay activities, including purchase order processing, order acknowledgements, expediting, receipt reconciliation, returns, and invoice discrepancy resolution.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers and external suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective support of operational requirements.

Urschel employee-owners design and build industrial cutting equipment for companies worldwide from our corporate headquarters in Chesterton, Indiana, U.S.A. We are committed to exceptional quality, service, and innovation.

Company benefits, rewards, and perks:

• Quarterly performance award bonus based on overall company performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Stock Issued Annually
• Two Weeks Vacation Available Upon Hire
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Available on 1st Day of Employment
• Low Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Premiums and Deductibles
• Free Health Clinic (Available to Employees and Their Dependents)
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Free Life Insurance
• Free 24/7 Access to An Onsite Workout Center with Personal Trainers
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Support for Community Involvement/Philanthropy

The ideal candidate will have:

• An Associate's degree and 2+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, or a high school diploma/GED and 3+ years of relevant procurement experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• The ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities and projects.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems and data analysis tools, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-focused mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.