Commodity Buyer
Elkhart, IN
full time
$104,000-$145,600About This Job
Buyer – Join Our Dynamic Supply Chain Team!
Location: Elkhart, Indiana Reports To: Director of Supply Chain Management Department: Supply Chain
Are you ready to take your purchasing expertise to the next level? We are looking for a motivated Commodity Buyer to help keep our production running smoothly by ensuring a steady flow of raw materials and packaging components. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating across teams, this is your chance to make a real impact.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and analyze purchasing activities in our ERP/MRP system to keep inventory levels balanced.
- Create and manage purchase orders to align with production schedules and delivery timelines.
- Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships while staying ahead of market trends.
- Quickly resolve procurement and delivery challenges to keep operations on track.
- Expedite orders when needed and manage claims or discrepancies.
- Work closely with production, supply chain, and other key departments to ensure materials are always where they need to be.*
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 1–3 years of purchasing, procurement, or production buying experience.
- Hands-on knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
- Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset and problem-solving skills.
- Able to prioritize and thrive in a fast-moving, goal-oriented environment.
- Self-motivated with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.*
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to grow within a progressive, results-driven organization.
- Work alongside a supportive team that values your input and ideas.
- Exposure to a variety of projects with real impact on production success.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance