The Bossard Group is a leading global provider of product solutions and services in industrial fastening and assembly technology. With over 1 million items and deep expertise in technical consulting and inventory management, we help our customers build better, faster, and smarter.
At Bossard, we offer dynamic career opportunities in an international business environment where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact.
About the Role
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer to join our Purchasing team. This is a full-time on site role. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting new business implementations by analyzing product demand, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely procurement of materials.
What You’ll Do
Analyze inventory levels and rebalance supply vs. demand.
Place initial purchase orders and expedite deliveries as needed.
Research and evaluate suppliers based on quality, price, and reliability.
Maintain supplier pricing and data files.
Negotiate and administer supplier contracts.
Monitor shipments and resolve delivery issues.
Collaborate with internal teams to address product quality concerns.
Manage cost accountability and non-conforming product processes.
Stay current with applicable laws and regulations.
Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years of relevant experience (or equivalent).
Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Outlook.
Ability to interpret business documents and communicate effectively.
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Key Competencies
Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
Strategic relationship building and collaboration.
High energy and commitment to quality.
Ethical decision-making and professionalism.
Innovative thinking and problem-solving.
Technical and professional knowledge in purchasing and supply chain.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Skills
Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Assemblers Technologyunmatched
Business Skillsunmatched
Business Supportunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Contract Managementunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Order Deliveryunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Supplier Optimizationunmatched
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Technical Consultingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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