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Essex Solutions48 open roles

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Fort Wayne, IN, USA
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12.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Essex Solutions postings stay open a median of 1 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.1%1 day
  2. 4.5%3 days
  3. 12.3%7 days
  4. 19.3%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 57.8%60 days
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Essex Solutions median: 1 days open

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Position Summary

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for the strategic sourcing, procurement, and inventory planning of Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) materials and packaging supplies that support Essex Solutions’ North American manufacturing facilities (Fort Wayne, Franklin IN/TN, Torreon, Simcoe, and JCP). This role operates with a customer first mindset, treating plant operations as primary customers and ensuring supply continuity, cost discipline, and compliance with procurement policies and financial controls.

The Buyer/Planner serves as a key partner to plant operations, maintenance, production planning, and corporate sourcing, balancing responsiveness with strategic execution to support uninterrupted manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

  • Lead sourcing activities for MRO and packaging categories, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies and compliance requirements.
  • Conduct RFQs, evaluate supplier bids, and negotiate pricing, terms, and service levels to secure competitive advantage and supply reliability.
  • Validate requisitions for compliance with MRO Purchasing Policy prior to approval.
  • Ensure purchase order accuracy and alignment with approved specifications and all applicable policies
  • Maintain proactive communication with Corporate Sourcing and Supply Chain regarding risks, gaps, or supplier performance issues.
  • Escalate urgent procurement situations requiring expedited approval or action.
  • Develop project charters for assigned initiatives, including goals, KPIs, and timelines.
  • Assuring that the plant(s) consistently sources from the most competitive suppliers and secures cost‑efficient purchasing outcomes.

Customer Service & Plant Partnership

  • Serve as a trusted partner to plant operations, providing responsive, solutions-oriented procurement support.
  • Maintain strong communication with maintenance, operations, and plant leadership to understand priorities and upcoming needs.
  • Respond urgently to critical or unplanned MRO requirements to minimize production risk.
  • Provide timely updates on order status, delays, and issue resolution.
  • Balance responsiveness with adherence to sourcing strategy and cost discipline.

Cost Savings and Financial Impact

  • Deliver weekly cost savings and cost avoidance aligned with departmental goals; maintain accurate documentation in the savings tracker.
  • Identify cost‑reduction opportunities through data analysis, supplier negotiations, standardization, and material optimization.
  • Support corporate sourcing initiatives and cross‑functional cost‑saving projects.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to evaluate and implement cost‑saving ideas and process improvements.

Packaging Planning & Inventory Management

  • Manage packaging inventory levels to ensure supply reliability while minimizing excess and avoiding obsolescence.
  • Collaborate closely with production planners to anticipate requirements based on schedules, changes, ramp‑ups/downs, and shutdowns.
  • Establish and maintain min/max levels or safety stock based on demand patterns, lead times, and operational variability.
  • Support implementation of new packaging solutions, materials, and suppliers.

Systems, Compliance & Process Discipline

  • Ensure all procurement activities comply with corporate strategies, policies, and KSOX requirements.
  • Maintain complete and accurate documentation for new supplier setup per Sourcing Work Instructions.
  • Ensure purchase order pricing accuracy and maintain up‑to‑date due dates in iPurchase.
  • Close purchase orders for materials not being delivered to maintain system accuracy and audit readiness.
  • Demonstrate strong process discipline and adherence to procurement workflows.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with fellow buyers on projects, coverage, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Share tools, insights, and process enhancements to strengthen team performance and consistency across sites.

Skills & Competencies

Analytical & Technical

  • Strong analytical and data driven decision making.
  • ERP/MRP proficiency (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
  • Market awareness and understanding of cost drivers.
  • Ability to interpret demand patterns, lead times, and inventory requirements.

Behavioral & Leadership

  • Disciplined, organized, and detail oriented.
  • Strategic and critical thinking.
  • High integrity, honesty, and transparency.
  • Continuous improvement mindset.

Communication & Collaboration

  • Strong cross functional communication skills.
  • Ability to build relationships with internal teams and suppliers.
  • Solutions oriented problem-solving approach.
  • Effective teamwork and collaboration across sites.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent or higher, bachelor’s degree on related field preferred.
  • 3–5 years of experience in procurement, and planning within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in MRO procurement and packaging materials within a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Power BI a plus).
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Primarily office‑based with regular interaction on the plant floor.
  • Occasional travel to North American facilities and supplier locations (5–10%).
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