Buyer

Position Summary:  

IEM is currently seeking a Buyer for our [Location] and will report into the Purchasing Supervisor. 

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, goods, and services to meet the company's operational requirements. This mid-career role supports cost-effective purchasing, quality standards, and reliable material availability while partnering with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Program Management. 

Please note: This position requires 100% in-office presence in our Jacksonville, FL offices and does not offer remote work.   

Key Responsibilities:  

• Understand and interpret demand requirements to make strategic and informed procurement decisions 

• Analyze and quantify supply chain risks, develop mitigation plans, and escalate risks or recommendations to the Purchasing Manager as appropriate 

• Manage procurement activities, including issuing purchase orders, expediting orders, and resolving discrepancies 

• Participate in and lead assigned projects with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement of the procurement process 

• Collaborate with internal departments to understand their purchasing needs, resolve supply challenges, and improve material availability 

• Analyze vendor performance based on quality, delivery, price, and other data to maintain a strong and sustainable supply chain, and make data-informed recommendations to support supply chain decisions 

• Coordinate nonconformance issues with internal teams and suppliers in a timely manner 

• Interface with vendors and build relationships to maintain a high level of support throughout the procurement process 

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or operations management from a four-year college or university 

• 3 to 5 years of purchasing or buying experience in a manufacturing environment 

• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization, drive continuous improvement, and apply a fundamental understanding of Lean principles 

• Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization 

Workplace Conditions:  

Physical Demands 

•  Activities: Sitting 70%, Walking/Standing 30%  

•  Lifting: Occasionally lift up to 10 lbs  

•  Vision: Long periods of close work  

Mental Demands - Interpret, analyze, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously 

Environment - Climate-controlled office space 

Compensation actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.