• Cedar Falls, Iowa
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    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

    LocationCedar 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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