Associate Buyer

About the role

The Associate Buyer serves as a key liaison between plant operations and the supply base, primarily responsible for the procurement of capital equipment and related goods and services, including tooling, ancillary equipment, and coordination of delivery and installation activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of capital equipment and related purchases, including tooling, ancillary equipment, and associated services, ensuring timely delivery and support of project requirements.
• Cook up with suppliers and internal stakeholders to facilitate project execution, including delivery schedules, installation activities, issue resolution, and ongoing communication as needed.
• Execute procure-to-pay activities, including purchase order processing, order acknowledgments, expediting, receipt reconciliation, returns, and invoice discrepancy resolution.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers and external suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective support of operational requirements.

Requirements

• An associate's degree and 2+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, or a high school diploma/GED and 3+ years of relevant procurement experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• The ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities and projects.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems and data analysis tools, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-focused mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have an associate’s degree and 2+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, or a high school diploma/GED and 3+ years of relevant procurement experience.

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• The ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities and projects.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems and data analysis tools, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-focused mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Benefits

• Quarterly performance award bonus based on overall company performance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Stock Issued Annually.
• Two Weeks Vacation Available Upon Hire.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Available on 1st Day of Employment.
• Low Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Premiums and Deductibles.
• Free Health Clinic (Available to Employees and Their Dependents).
• 401(k) with Employer Matching.
• Free Life Insurance.
• Free 24/7 Access to An Onsite Workout Center with Personal Trainers.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Support for Community Involvement/Philanthropy.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is full-time, onsite at our corporate headquarters in Chesterton, Indiana.

Contact

To apply, visit the Urschel careers link directly at http://www.urschel.com/careers or find us on Facebook or LinkedIn. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, July 26, 2026. EEO/Veteran/Disability.