Position Summary: The Associate Buyer secures raw materials, components, and services at the right cost, quality, and timing to keep Flexfab production running smoothly. The role builds vendor relationships, maintains accurate purchasing data, and lives our HEARTS values every day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Place & track purchase orders that meet material specifications & required dates

Compare quotes and recommend cost-effective options that meet all standards

Maintain accurate lead times, pricing, and delivery status in the ERP system

Monitor open orders, follow up on late deliveries, and communicate changes to stakeholders

Resolve order discrepancies quickly with Quality, Production, and Accounting

Prepare basic spend-analysis reports showing savings & supplier performance

Support vendor onboarding and performance reviews with timely, accurate data

Participate in cross-functional meetings, offering respectful input that drives shared success

Communicate transparently, own mistakes, and seek feedback for continuous learning

Contribute ideas that improve cost, efficiency, or service

Success Measures

On-time delivery: purchased items arrive when needed, meeting department targets

Cost performance: meets or improves cost-saving and cost-avoidance department goals

Data accuracy: keeps ERP purchasing data within the accuracy threshold

Issue resolution: closes purchasing discrepancies within needed turnaround time

Continuous improvement: regularly contributes verified process improvements and completes the personal development plan

Core Competencies- Individual Contributor

Situational Adaptability

Analytical Skills

Drives Results

Plans & Aligns

Decision Quality

Action Oriented

Collaborates

Ensures Accountability

Communicates Effectively & Influences

Instills Trust

Models Flexfab's HEARTS Values:

Honesty -- Lead with integrity and transparency in technical decision-making and stakeholder interactions.

Excellence -- Relentlessly pursue innovative solutions that exceed expectations in product performance, safety, and quality.

Accountability -- Own the outcomes of technology programs and foster a culture of responsibility within the team.

Respect -- Champion collaboration and value the diverse expertise of engineers, scientists, and partners across functions.

Teamwork -- Build strong cross-functional teams that work in unison to deliver results from concept through launch.

Support -- Enable professional growth and promote a balanced, high-performing environment that benefits individuals, the organization, and broader community.

Working Conditions

Office setting within a manufacturing plant

Standard day schedule with flexibility to meet production needs

Limited travel for supplier visits or training may be required

Flexfab is an equal opportunity employer, disability & veteran friendly.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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