Buyer

Buyer – Engineer-to-Order Manufacturing Environment Koch Finishing Systems | 10 S 11th Ave, Evansville, IN 47712 Koch Finishing Systems is hiring a detail-oriented Buyer to manage purchasing, procurement, and supplier relationships within our engineer-to-order manufacturing environment. This role requires strong technical aptitude to interpret project specifications and drawings, and sharp attention to detail to ensure materials and equipment reach the right destination — job site, fabrication shop, or subcontractor — on time and without disrupting project progress. If you have a strong grasp of supply chain management, sourcing, and negotiation, and enjoy building relationships with vendors while keeping projects on schedule, we want to hear from you. What You Get Minimum pay $60,000/yr Paid holidays, vacation, PTO & EPTO Medical, dental & vision insurance Retirement plans Tuition & fitness reimbursement Key Responsibilities Review purchase requisitions, specifications, and engineering drawings to confirm ordered items match project requirements before placing orders. Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and service contractors, driving efficiencies across our supply chain. Manage purchasing systems to request quotes, negotiate pricing, and set delivery terms; create purchase orders to ensure timely procurement and delivery. Coordinate delivery logistics across job sites, our fabrication shop, and subcontractor locations — confirming correct destination, quantity, and timing to keep production and installation on schedule. Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against specifications and delivery requirements; document performance in our ERP system. Collaborate with engineering and estimating to identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers, including credit applications and tax exemption documentation. Work with the Inventory Coordinator to utilize surplus items and support an annual audit of obsolete inventory. Partner with shipping and receiving, engineering, and accounting to resolve pricing and fulfillment discrepancies and process change orders. Participate on cross-functional teams to share and implement purchasing and supply chain best practices. Required Qualifications Associate's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field — or equivalent purchasing/procurement experience. 2+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, including sourcing of major equipment. Comfortable reading technical specifications, drawings, or bills of material to verify order accuracy. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP/purchasing systems a plus. Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines with consistent attention to detail. Additional Details Occasional travel to other Koch locations may be required (details provided during interview). #J-18808-Ljbffr KOCH Finishing Systems