Entry level Buyer (1-5 years exp)

Buyer - Purchasing 1-5 years experienceA well-established Multi $B Manufacturing company in the Greater Indianapolis area is hiring an Entry Level Buyer to join its Supply Chain department. This is a direct-hire, full-time purchasing role "” not a contract or temp position "” for someone with hands-on purchasing, procurement, purchase order, supplier follow-up, RFQ, or materials buying exposure.ResponsibilitiesBuyer will Manage day-to-day Purchasing activities including issuing and tracking purchase orders, following up with suppliers, confirming delivery dates, and resolving pricing, delivery, or quality discrepancies to maintain uninterrupted production.Buyer to manage supplier performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, quality rejection rates, late shipments, and overall vendor compliance.As a Purchasing Buyer, identify opportunities for cost reduction.Assist in the preparation and execution of Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes, including distributing RFQs to suppliers, analyzing submitted bids, comparing pricing, and summarizing findings for senior buyers.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management.1-5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, supplier follow-up, purchase orders, RFQs, materials management, or a related discipline. (Candidates with 0 years full-time experience will be considered with internships and co-ops as assistant buyer or worked in purchasing, procurement, supplier, or purchase order activity).Familiarity with or exposure to RFQ processes, vendor negotiations, cost analysis, supplier follow-up, purchase orders, or sourcing is preferred.Working knowledge of or coursework in ERP systems, purchasing, procurement, inventory control, or operations management is a bonus.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar tools for purchasing data tracking, reporting, pricing comparison, and analysis.FPC - Fortune Personnel Consultants. ?? Maria Aviles | 407-307-1500 ext. 133 ?? Please Apply before calling.Relevant Background: Purchasing, Procurement, Purchase Orders, Supplier Follow-Up, RFQ, Supplier Management, Vendor Management, Cost Reduction, Pricing Analysis, Bid Comparison, ERP, MRP, Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing Purchasing.

Created: 2026-05-09