Buyer

Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what’s next possible.

The Direct Materials Buyer role, located on site in Watertown, SD will be responsible for executing the purchase and planning of materials to support the customers. The role will work with multiple vendors and internal teams to deliver high quality products on time for customer orders.

What You'll Do

• Material Resource Planning
• Enter Purchase Orders (PO’s) daily to Watertown’s key vendors
• Ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of goods
• Source and procure components and raw materials for key vendors if expedites are required
• Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers
• Measure and implement corrective actions with vendors, ensuring high levels of Quality and On-time Delivery

Recommended skills

• Microsoft Office (Excel/Powerpoint)
• Negotiations
• Critical thinking and Problem Solving
• Strategic Vendor selection
• Organization to juggle multiple projects simultaneously

What We Value

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Cross-functional collaboration between Engineering, Commercial and Purchasing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Work Requirement

• Work is primarily in an office environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.