Associate 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    The Associate Buyer position reports to the Operations Manager and has the primary responsibility for purchase order placement through our ERP, expediting shorts, and purchase order confirmation follow ups .  This position requires working effectively with our suppliers, planners and manufacturing personnel to coordinate and ensure a continuously seamless supply flow .  The Associate Buyer will also help with the facilitation of our cycle counting program and the root cause analysis of any inventory discrepancies .      Essential Functions    Prepare purchase order requisitions and issue purchase orders through the MRP messages   Follow up on order confirmations for issued purchase orders and any pending late purchase order requests.    Expedite orders as required to meet customer request dates. Communicate with Planning, Customer Service, and the Operations team on status of pending items   Coordinate returns of non-conforming material along with the communication with the Supplier on non-standard product receipts   Assist in processing discrepancies with regards to cycle counting, receipt verifications, and accounts payable   Track and follow up on inventory issues that arise upon completion of daily cycle counts. Pareto and drive to root cause on inventory discrepancies and ensure proper countermeasures are implemented   Maintain and organize physical stocking locations in the ERP System as needed for efficiency in picking orders, performing inventories, and cycle counts   Drive continuous improvement activities to increase efficiency   Practice good inventory management through the execution of good buying practices   Manage multiple priorities in a continuously changing environment   Perform other related duties as assigned       Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities    EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION   BA/BS degree in business, supply chain, or engineering field is preferred   1+ years of experience in buying/ procurement required , preferably in a manufacturing setting   Experience in purchasing low volume, high precision, engineered commodities preferred   C.P.M. or A.P.P. certification desired   Experience in MRP Systems desirable (JDE preferred)   Experience with Global Supply Chain Management preferred   Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and Outlook       COMPETENCIES   Adaptability & Flexibility – Adjusts effectively to changing priorities, new processes, or shifting business needs with a positive, solutions focused approach.   Attention to Detail – Completes work with accuracy and thoroughness, identifying errors or inconsistencies and maintaining a high standard of quality.     Collaboration & Teamwork – Works cooperatively with individuals and teams across the organization, contributing to a supportive and productive work environment.   Communication Skills – Clearly conveys information verbally and in writing, ensuring understanding among coworkers, leadership, and external partners.   Problem Solving – Evaluates issues, identifies root causes, and develops practical solutions to resolve challenges and improve efficiency.   Physical Environment and Environmental Factors    Office Environment & Production Floor   This is an onsite position that works in both an office setting and on the manufacturing floor. Approximately 25% of the employee's time will be spent in manufacturing areas, where required personal protective