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Electrical Manufacturing, Industrial Equipment, Energy

Senior Buyer

Jacksonville, FLOnsiteFull TimeSeniorPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

business
Supply Chain Management
Operations Management
manufacturing environment
Lean principles
ethical conduct
integrity
professional judgment
time-management
prioritize competing responsibilities

Nice to have

technical curiosity
company product curiosity

Role summary

IEM is seeking a Senior Buyer in Jacksonville, FL, reporting to the Purchasing Manager. This role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, goods, and services to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality. The Senior Buyer will analyze supply chain risks, manage procurement activities, and collaborate with internal departments like Engineering and Quality. Key responsibilities include analyzing vendor performance, making data-driven recommendations, and resolving supply challenges. This is a 100% onsite position requiring a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes strong communication, organizational skills, business acumen, and decision-making abilities.

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

IEM is currently seeking a Senior Buyer for our Jacksonville, FL location and will report into the Purchasing Manager. The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, goods, and services to meet the company's operational requirements. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring cost-effectiveness and maintaining high standards of quality for all purchases. In addition to external suppliers, this position interacts with internal stakeholders such as 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Understand & interpret demand requirements to make strategic and informed procurement decisions.

Analyze, understand and quantify risks to the supply chain. Develop mitigation plans and present options to senior management.

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

Engage and oversee 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, and price as well as other pertinent data to maintain a strong and sustainable supply chain.

Make timely recommendations using data to support timely 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 and through all aspects of the procurement process

The candidate will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

None

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain or Operations Management from a four-year college or university.

At least 5 years of purchasing/buying experience in a manufacturing environment.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Ability to engage and collaborate with all levels of the organization

Ability to effectively drive continuous improvement initiatives

Fundamental understanding of Lean principles

Technical and company product curiosity

Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct, integrity, and sound professional judgment in all business interactions.

Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and consistently meet deadlines.

Solid business acumen, including the ability to understand operational priorities, financial implications, and broader organizational goals.

Proven ability to evaluate information, exercise sound judgment, and make timely, effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.

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

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL:

Physical Demands:

Activities: Sitting – 70% Walking/Standing – 30%

Lifting: Occasionally lift up to 10lbs.

Vision: Long periods of close work.

Mental Demands: Interpret, analyze and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Environment: Climate controlled office space.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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