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Buyer I

The Fountain Group
Westfield, IN Contractor
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
100% ONSITE WESTFIELD IN

PAY: $30-$34/HR

REQUIRED:

  • BS in Finance or similar preferred or AS and 2 years
  • Minimum 1 year Purchasing or other Supply Chain support role

Top 3 Skills

  • SAP experience, 1 years in purchasing position
  • Preferred: Medical device industry
  • Preferred: Regulatory Type of Environment

Job Description

  • Economically and efficiently purchase materials and services with the best combination of price, quality and services related to the end user's requirements.
  • Responsible for site-wide purchasing functions.
  • Plan, perform and administer purchasing activities to assure raw materials , MRO items and services are provided in a timely manner.
  • Insure all purchases meet corporate purchasing, quality and ethical guidelines.
  • Strong negotiation skills required to assure that materials and services are purchased on favorable terms and cost.
  • Perform ongoing analysis and cost reductions to ensure the lowest overall cost and the highest value for dollars spent.
  • Follows ISO and cGMP guidelines and SOPs for purchasing including material specifications, vendor performance and corrective and preventive actions.
  • Responsible for filing and maintenance of vendor records and purchases.
  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
  • They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
  • Responsible for achieving the best value for the company and maintaining quality and delivery goals.
  • Favorable terms, expected quality, and timely delivery are necessary to achieve site goals and to insure continued flow of products to our customers.

Experience

Minimum 1 year

Purchasing or other Supply Chain support role.

CPM designation with the NAPM (or similar), or a CPIM designation with APICS (or similar) are preferred.

Understand basic purchasing and material planning functions.

Must have good interpersonal skills to work with suppliers and customers in a polite and tactful, yet firm manner.

Must have good organizational skills, experience with computerized ERP systems, and experience with word processing and spreadsheet programs.

Must be able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment to support internal and external customers.

Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers. May require a bachelor's degree and 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. High School diploma required. BS degree preferred.

Salary : $30 - $34

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