Materials Buyer

Modern Group is a growing fourth generation, family owned consortium of steel forging and value-added manufacturing and assembly businesses. The role of Materials Buyer is located onsite at our Modern Forge Indiana location in Merrillville, Indiana and reports to the General Manager. The Materials Buyer will have ability to effectively manage procurement and delivery of products and services in a fast paced multi-site manufacturing environment. This candidate will possess the aptitude necessary to grow into a senior role as this position possesses opportunities for growth and advancement.

The ideal Materials Buyer candidate will possess working knowledge of duties associated with the raw material buying process and determining the resources necessary to ensure the supply chain is not interrupted. This individual will optimize our materials planning, purchasing, shipping, and raw material inventory control operations.

This Materials Buyer role is responsible for assisting in execution and oversight of purchasing raw material for multiple locations including but not limited to: maintaining stock levels to ensure production schedules are met, creating POs, developing and maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring and reporting on supplier performance, and providing updates on current orders. The Materials Buyer will participate in annual pricing negotiations to ensure company is getting best prices possible. The Materials Buyer will collaborate with Senior buyers and Quality to investigate problems with suppliers or materials. This Materials Buyer role will help implement strategic sourcing events and process implementation.

Responsibilities of MATERIALS BUYER

• Utilize MRP system to ensure POs are created and reviewed in a timely and accurate manner to support customer and manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain delivery confirmation and update details in MRP system.
• Review surcharges; work with finance to ensure proper allocation and customer billing.
• Communicate price and delivery issues/changes to management team in an effective manner.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement strategies to improve delivery dates as needed.
• Collaborate with production planning to ensure manufacturing needs are met.
• Analyze demand trends to optimize procurement and production planning across multiple facilities.
• Create and maintain reports as needed to support production schedules.
• Travel domestically once per quarter.
• Assist in executing purchasing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery of raw materials.
• Aid in building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain.
• Prepare, process, and track POs; ensuring accuracy in pricing, specifications, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure materials meet customer requirements and specifications by collaborating with Quality Control and Metallurgy.
• Support price and contract negotiations to secure favorable terms for the company.
• Help prepare and present market reports on pricing trends, supplier performance, and raw material availability
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Serve as a point of communication between purchasing, production, and finance teams to facilitate smooth operations.

Requirements of MATERIALS BUYER

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• 2-3 years of strategic purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong action orientation and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Advanced MS Office skills, Excel with experience using MRP/ERP system.
• Strong collaborator and team player.

Join our dynamic team as a Materials Buyer and contribute to our success through effective purchasing strategies!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Merrillville, IN 46410 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Merrillville, IN 46410: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person