Professional Buyer - Indirect Materials

Take the next step in your career with an exciting and growing company!

As the only fully integrated maker of premium quality wire, rope, and assemblies, Loos & Co holds a leading position in the global aerospace sector.

A division of the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies encompassing 12 locations in three countries, 750+ employees, and over six decades of excellence, Loos & Co solutions are found in mission critical flight control applications. Our precision-manufactured components are also used for defense, med tech, and heavy industry purposes around the world, in large part because of the people behind our products.

If you have a passion for customer success and want to grow with a dynamic company that offers opportunities to reach your full potential, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary / Essential Function

The Professional Buyer - Indirect Materials is responsible for executing day-to-day procurement activities for maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and other indirect materials in support of manufacturing operations. This role ensures timely availability of materials, adherence to procurement processes, cost control, and accurate system transactions across ERP and related systems.

Working under the direction of a Purchasing Professional, this position supports plant uptime and operational continuity by managing purchase orders, coordinating with vendors, maintaining inventory levels, and partnering closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute purchase orders for MRO and indirect materials, ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantity, and delivery timelines
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels for assigned commodities through min/max monitoring and replenishment activities
• Support storeroom operations, including receiving coordination, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy initiatives
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations to ensure timely fulfillment of work order material requirements
• Expedite critical orders and resolve supply disruptions, backorders, and vendor issues
• Maintain accurate records in ERP, CMMS, and/or QMS systems, including item master data and supplier information
• Participate in vendor coordination activities, including quote requests, lead time tracking, and performance follow-up
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, vendor consolidation, and process improvements
• Support implementation and adherence to standardized MRO procurement processes and controls
• Assist with obsolescence management and inventory reduction initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, audit requirements, and internal controls

Key Metrics

• On-time purchase order placement and delivery performance
• Inventory availability / stockout rate for assigned items
• Inventory accuracy and cycle count compliance
• Purchase price variance and cost savings support
• Requisition-to-order cycle time

Qualifications Required

• 2-5+ years of experience in Purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with:

o ERP systems (e.g., D365 or similar)

o Purchase order management and vendor coordination

o Inventory or materials management processes

Preferred

• Exposure to MRO or indirect materials procurement
• Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance planning environments
• Basic technical understanding of industrial supplies or components
• APICS/ASCM coursework or certification (in progress or completed)

Work Environment

Manufacturing facility environment with periodic interaction in storeroom and production areas; adherence to PPE and safety requirements.

Benefits:

401(k) with matching

Health, Vision, Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

All applicants who are offered a job with the company will be tested for drugs as part of the post job offer employment screening process.

Our company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Loos and Co is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Loos and Co is a Drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug tests and background checks are required.