Buyer

Start Date: July 13, 2026, or sooner No third-party recruiters, please. Due to an upcoming retirement, Allied Systems Company is seeking a Buyer to join our Purchasing Department. This is a great opportunity to step into a critical role supporting our manufacturing operations. This is a fully on-site position, as we value in-person collaboration and cross-functional teamwork. Flexibility in scheduling is available; however, additional hours may be required during peak workload periods. The Buyer is responsible for coordinating the procurement of goods and services—including raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies—for a custom equipment manufacturing environment. This role is essential to ensuring materials are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively and delivered on time to support production. Responsibilities Issue purchase orders to assigned suppliers Support internal departments with purchasing needs Prepare and issue Requests for Quotes (RFQs) for Service Parts, Planning, and Engineering Build knowledge of materials and supply sources to support informed purchasing decisions Expedite orders and work with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery Resolve pricing discrepancies between purchase orders and vendor invoices Match supplier acknowledgments to purchase orders and update pricing/lead times in ERP system Manage Non-Conformance Material Reports (NCMRs) and coordinate returns or credits Monitor open purchase order reports for assigned suppliers Review Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and initiate updates with suppliers as needed Maintain accurate purchasing records within ERP system Support urgent/emergency purchasing requirements Collaborate cross-functionally with minimal supervision Report to the Purchasing Supervisor and ensure quality of purchased materials Qualifications Minimum 2-year degree or equivalent experience Experience with MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) purchasing Experience working with raw materials Manufacturing environment experience strongly preferred Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems required Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) ASCM or ISM coursework/certification is a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr Allied Systems Company