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 (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. BUYER ROLE - ONSITE SHANNON IRELAND PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Buyer will be responsible for complex procurement, planning, and scheduling activities associated with IPT Shannon demand. This person will be required to interface closely with customer teams in a solutions-oriented partnership to deliver a competitive performance advance with accelerated time to market and Supply Chain reliability. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Responsible for ensuring materials are available to meet production requirements. + Execute the Materials Requirement Plan (MRP) by ensuring efficient and effective procurement & inventory practices and optimizing the balance between quality, service, reliability and cost. + Prepare and raise Purchase Orders with 3rd Party Vendors & Inter Company as required. + Responsible for maintenance of Purchase Orders on ERP system. + Understanding 9-Block forecasting methodology desirable but not essential. + Action in a timely manner any inquiries from Vendors. + Update all pricing in a timely and accurate manner on the supplier price catalogue. + Contact suppliers for expedites, communicate quality issues, past due shipments, and stock-outs. + Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships. + Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures. + Track in-transit shipments working with carrier websites. + Vendor Acknowledgments – Third Party and AODD. Review price, description, lead time against PO. Action discrepancies. + Sales Order Acknowledgments – Daily review - Go through and schedule orders accordingly - NOTE any specific requirements. + Communicate parts delay to Customer Services and Operations in a timely manner and update customer sales order dates with new promised ship dates. + Respond to inquiries from Customer Service and Engineering pertaining to placed PO’s, scheduled deliveries or quotation requests. (Lead time inquiries, improvement requests, and pricing requests). + Focus on and encourage continuous improvements (CI) of the process being supported (e.g. MRP Automation / MS Excel Macros initiatives). + Maintain accurate documentation for audits and regulatory requirements. + Work closely with Quality Assurance to manage supplier qualification processes. + Machine/Subcontract WO generation – for part modifications. + Comply with Health and Safety Policies. + Provide cover for department members + Assist with Cycle Count activities + Participate in the in Annual Physical Inventory EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: + CIPS/advanced degree or equivalent + Customer service or sales experience in a technical area of a company. + Experience in procurement activities complying with medical device and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements, supplier document verifications, product certifications and adherence to ISO 13485. + 2+ years previous experience in a similar end to end Supply Chain/Purchasing role within a high volume/fast-paced environment + Proficiencies in Microsoft Excel packages + Strong knowledge of ERP systems SAP/ORACLE (JD Edwards preferably) + Power BI or similar data analytics visual tool knowledge is desirable but not essential OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: + Excellent organizational skills with an eye for detail + A strong self-starter who uses initiative to identify, communicate and resolve issues as they arise + Flexible and Pro-active attitude + Understanding of Lean Six Sigma Principles + Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities + Ability to input and record data accurately and efficiently + Ability to work well under pressure in a fast -paced environment + Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills + The ability to act on your own initiative as well as part of a team + Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve KPI targets WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS: + Experience within an office environment and manufacturing complex and the performance of general office functions. + Attention to detail – Right first time + General manufacturing, warehouse, and office environment. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS + Must have the ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization, enlisting the needed cooperation for successful implementation of programs and other measures needed to meet performance standards Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world? **Job Family:** Operations **Business Unit:** Viking Pump