Buyer

About the role

Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining & construction customers. We accelerate the transformation toward a sustainable society through the development and provision of innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment, and tools for surface and underground applications. We also offer world-class service and other aftermarket support, as well as solutions for automation, digitalization, and electrification.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production schedules to determine appropriate order quantities and timing.
• Manage orders for high-activity SKUs based on production demand and supplier lead times.
• Review and adjust safety stock levels monthly using material transaction data and QlikView usage reports.
• Support product launches and inventory transitions to avoid stockouts or excess stock.
• Manage separation of orders based on supplier requirements.
• Align due dates with supplier delivery schedules.
• Obtain and review purchase order acknowledgments, matching quantities, costs, and dates to PO lines.
• Update order confirmations for ship dates and split shipments; track container deliveries.
• Follow up daily on past due orders and missed receipts via packing slips or direct supplier contact.
• Expedite orders when necessary to meet production demands.
• Update open order lines after price approvals and revisions.
• Reconcile purchase orders and invoices in Concur or similar systems.
• Provide forecasts to suppliers per their requests and review forecast accuracy monthly.
• Compare forecast data to historical usage to identify trends and anomalies.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, stockouts, and missed receipts to determine root causes.
• Manage kanban renewals and manual releases.
• Place orders for outside processing services such as plating, balancing, and heat treating.
• Monitor and close production scheduling line (PPSL) issues once resolved.
• Cook up returns & quality control coordination, including coordinating return goods authorizations (RGA/RMA) and warranty returns, ensuring proper matching to original purchase orders and follow-up until closure.
• Daily operational tasks, such as monitoring and responding to POs without acknowledgments and general supplier emails, obtaining confirmations promptly, matching PO confirmations from suppliers to PO lines including quantities, costs, and delivery dates, conducting daily follow-up on late purchase orders and expedite as required, performing price updates, Excel data work, and general data entry tasks as assigned, completing initial buying functions for specific planner codes (e.g., decals, hardware), and supporting other ad-hoc tasks assigned by buyers or procurement management.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders, facilitating communication between scheduling, production, receiving, suppliers, strategic buyers, and accounts payable.

Requirements

• Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or inventory control within manufacturing or related industries.
• Familiarity with commodities including castings, forgings, steel, hydraulic components, seals, fasteners, and electrical parts is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
• Experience with forecasting and reporting tools such as QlikView or similar.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective supplier and internal collaboration.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge: Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or inventory control within manufacturing or related industries.

Skills and Abilities

• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy in data entry and order management.
• Ability to multitask and follow up consistently under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of kanban systems and outside processing coordination preferred.

Benefits

• Health care eligibility - including medical, dental, vision, prescription and telemedicine.
• Wellness program.
• Employee discounts.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) plan.
• Direct deposit.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid vacation.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position will be based onsite at our Dexter, MI facility.

Company Information

Epiroc is a global manufacturer of industrial tools and attachments, with premium brands including Paladin, LaBounty, Pengo, Dubuis, and STANLEY. We offer rewarding experiences and professional growth opportunities, and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where diversity is valued and celebrated.