Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Senior Buyer role is a career level supply chain professional position responsible for managing BAND-IT procurement of goods and services, ensuring supply chain reliability (e.g., timeliness, consistency and quality) and cost-effectiveness while providing leadership to junior staff.

Reporting To

Director, Supply Chain and Compliance

Duties and Responsibilities

Plan the supply and manage the procurement of raw materials and services to meet production schedule and inventory requirements.

Optimize purchasing processes and performance

Create and implement material replenishment strategy based on Plan for Every Part (PFEP) 9-block methodology

Actively update and maintain PFEP safety stock, MOQ's, etc.

Manage monthly material receipts by implementing Purchasing Checkbook methodology. Work closely with Finance to set targets and implement strategies to achieve them.

Assess supply chain risks based on current SIOP plan. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to establish and execute supply chain risk mitigation plans.

Utilize 8020 Playbook to reduce supply chain complexity, optimize purchasing processes and prioritize purchasing activities.

Ensure MRP (i.e., JDE) data integrity including:

Set-up and maintain all purchasing parameters for PFEP

Diagnose JDE/MRP problems and implement RCCM's in a proactive manner

Serve as the super user and Subject Matter Expert (SME) of MRP (i.e., JDE) for the site.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job successfully.

Ability to drive favorable outcomes and build strong, ethical relationships with suppliers.

Proficiency in data analysis, market research, and problem-solving to make informed decisions.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and potentially lead or mentor a team.

Strong computer skills and experience using procurement and MRP/ERP systems. Oracle JDE experience preferred.

In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, relevant laws, regulations, and market conditions.

Education and Experience

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, required; Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) preferred.

A minimum of 5+ years of experience in a supply chain or procurement role is common, demonstrating a proven track record of successful sourcing and negotiation, required.

Essential Functions

The physical, mental, and visual demands, and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Climate-controlled office environment or shop floor.

Noise exposure is light to moderate.

Key Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Drive for Results - Problem solving mindset using a data driven approach. Is a critical thinker. Stays focused on the "critical few" while effectively managing day to-day tasks. Has shown that they are capable of setting and achieving long-term goals. Self-starter that sees the problem and seeks out the answer, often in ambiguous situations. Does not require constant guidance.

Communication Skills Capable of building and maintaining key relationships with suppliers and cross-functional internal stakeholders. This includes all levels of the organization. Good negotiator and proven results working with suppliers on short and long-term objectives.

Accountability Orientation Holds self and others to a high standard of accountability. Is capable of establishing processes and metrics for the team and ensuring adherence thereto. Knows when and how to telescope up and down to achieve goals.

Leadership & Subject Matter Expertise Is considered the resident subject matter expert and "go to" individual for the department. Mentors junior staff members. Is capable of acting as a back-up to the Purchasing Manager/Supply Chain Leader when needed. Shows potential to scale to the next level within 3 years.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $94,600.00 - $142,000.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page.

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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