Purchasing Buyer - Junior or Entry level

A well-established Automotive 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 — ideal for a recent college graduate or early-career professional with 0–5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day procurement activities including issuing and tracking purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and resolving delivery or quality discrepancies to maintain uninterrupted production
• Monitor and maintain supplier scorecards, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, quality rejection rates, and overall vendor compliance
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and value engineering
• Assist in the preparation and execution of Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes, including distributing RFQs to suppliers, analyzing submitted bids, and summarizing findings for senior buyers
• Collaborate cross-functionally with inventory management, manufacturing operations, quality assurance, and engineering teams to resolve supply chain disruptions and support new product launches
• Maintain accurate procurement data within the company's MRP system (SAP, Oracle, or similar), ensuring purchase order accuracy and timely record updates

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management.
• 0–5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, materials management, or a related discipline — internships and co-ops fully count
• Familiarity with or exposure to RFQ processes, vendor negotiations, cost analysis, or strategic sourcing is a plus, but not required
• Working knowledge of or coursework in ERP systems, inventory control, or operations management is a bonus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar tools for data tracking, reporting, and analysis
• Must currently reside within commuting distance of Indianapolis, Indiana — applications from candidates outside the Greater Indianapolis area will not be considered

Why This Role?

• Direct-hire position into a stable, growing automotive supplier
• Structured mentorship and clear career path within Supply Chain and Purchasing
• Hands-on experience across sourcing, procurement, and supplier management from day one
• Indianapolis area - no relocation available, must be presently a US Citizen or Green Card Holder (No Visa whatsoever)

About us:

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