Associate Buyer - Buehler An ITW Company

Buehler, a division of Illinois Tool Works, is a leading manufacturer of scientific equipment and supplies for use in material analysis.  Over the past 80+ years, Buehler has established sales, manufacturing and laboratory services located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.  Comprised of world-class products and brands, such as Wilson Hardness, Buehler continues a long history of providing market-leading technology to support our customers in their sample preparation and material analysis applications. 

Buehler’s parent company,  ITW, is a Fortune 200 global diversified industrial manufacturer of value-added consumables and specialty equipment with related service businesses. The Company focuses on profitable growth with strong returns across worldwide platforms and businesses. The businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets.

The Associate Buyer is responsible for upholding the Kanban Purchasing System and point of contact between Buehler and the vendor/supplier for order management

• Initiates daily collaboration with Warehouse & Production teams to implement all visual controls to comply with MRD and In-lining corporate guidance such as using Kanban cards, 2 bin system, FIFO, Safety Stock, adequate parts identification, storage at point of use, color coding for inventory levels, standard package, etc.
• Daily management and execution of full PO cycle: issuing POs, pulling in and pushing out POs in a timely manner, expediting past due POs, and following through with vendors to ensure POs due within two weeks arrive on time
• Proactively identifies and escalates supply & quality issues to the Sr. Buyer when there is a risk of stopping production, impacting customer shipments, or generating significant financial impact 
• Works in tandem with Sr. Buyer to support assigned production lines
• Continuously runs and analyzes open order reports to manage the purchasing process
• Maintains data integrity within Buehler's ERP system and uses the system as the primary tool for the procurement process
• Updates and maintains the information on all assigned item cards

• Associates degree in supply chain, business, operations or related field (or equivalent in experience)
• 1-3 years experience purchasing in a low volume/high mix manufacturing environment required
• Experience in ERP based procurement systems and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and drive process improvement
• Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise, and multi-task
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders
• Superior leadership, interpersonal and influencing skills. Experience initiating and developing relationships and management skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills (both verbal and written)
• Proficiency in Excel is a must
• Advanced organizational ability, planning and prioritization skills.
• Results-oriented with creative problem-solving capabilities
• Travel 0-5%

• 7.5% 401k match
• 4 weeks of paid time off
• 10 paid company holidays
• Recognition program
• Competitive health insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement 

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.