For over sixty years our client has served the hydraulic and pneumatic power needs of thousands of customers. Today, their locations combine to serve thousands of customers not only in the Midwest, but throughout the United States and abroad. From MRO to OEM across industries including Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, Mining, Agriculture and many more.

The Buyer/Planner position is responsible for the materials purchasing/planning function and has ownership of material flow from Purchase Order until receipt. This requires involvement in supplier selection, purchase order placement, cost control and inventory management in support of customer service goals. This role will collaborate closely with Sales, Product Managers, Customer Service, Operations and Accounting.

As the Buyer you will...

• Plan and execute procurement of finished goods and components
• Maintain, monitor Master Data; supplier specific information NVM, supplier spend information, supplier performance, shipping information
• Optimize inventory levels while developing creative methods for improving inventory turns
• Maintain purchase orders and shipment tracking information
• Research and development of suppliers to find best supplier options
• Process Mapping and Work Instructions
• Establish and maintain relations with suppliers
• Maintain an awareness of materials and procurement concepts
• Control incoming freight and handling costs
• Responsible for optimizing material costs through vendor analysis, quality, schedule, and cost evaluation