Buyer

Located in SW Cedar Rapids, ACP, Inc. is a division of Welbilt, an Ali Group Company, and since 1969, has been a leader in manufacturing and designing commercial high-speed and microwave ovens used in some of your favorite restaurants. 

We are seeking a Buyer to join our procurement team. Will manage the end-to-end procurement process to support production schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels, supplier price negotiations, on-time delivery and the best quality. 

Key Accountabilities Include : 

• Material Requirements Planning (MRP) : Analyze demand forecasts and production schedules to determine material needs.


• Purchasing & Procurement : Generate purchase orders (POs), negotiate vendor pricing, and manage vendor relationships to ensure quality and timely delivery. Resolve quality or delivery issues promptly to support manufacturing and service.


• Inventory Control : Maintain optimal inventory levels, monitoring safety stocks and reorder points to prevent shortages or excess stock.


• Supplier Management : Monitor vendor performance, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with quality standards.


• Cross-functional Collaboration : Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with other areas of the business to prioritize customer needs.


• Data Analysis : Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems, track performance metrics (KPIs), and identify cost-improvement opportunities .


• Reporting : Timely and accurate related reporting and ad-hoc reporting requests as directed.

Requirements/Position Competencies : 

• HS diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain desirable. 


• 5+ years related experience in a manufacturing environment, which can be a combination of education and experience. 


• Experience to include: strategic sourcing, vendor management, inventory management, production planning, materials management and manufacturing. 


• Effective negotiation skills with attention to detail and follow through.


• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics AX).


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and Bills of Material (BOM).


• Strong interpersonal skills for effective written and verbal communication with internal team members and external vendors.


• APICS (CPIM) certification is a plus.

ACP, Inc. offers an excellent compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to work for an established company with a talented workforce that is committed to delivering innovative products to the food service industry. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Pre-employment drug test required