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Buyer

USA, IA, Cedar Rapids💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-04 → 2026-09-26

Core

Purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors to support manufacturing operations.

Role type

Buyer (Procurement)

Builds

Procurement of raw materials, equipment, and supplies for manufacturing

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial Equipment

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

vendor relationship management, purchase order creation, market condition analysis, RFQ processing, invoice discrepancy resolution, supplier performance tracking

Preferred skills

aftermarket business experience, long lead item management, technical drawing interpretation, Oracle ERP proficiency

Technologies

Oracle ERP, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Process requisitions ensuring quality, service, delivery, and cost alignment; maintain supplier relationships to improve lead time and cost; compile and track vendor information and pricing data; create and manage Purchase Orders; monitor market conditions for supply impact; expedite parts and update on backorders; resolve invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable and vendors.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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