Job Description

Job Description

Are You?

• Ready to use your skills to drive and lead the team to success?
• Hungry to always find a better way of doing things?
• Thrilled about working for a global industry leader in its mission to shape the future for clean air?

At Nederman, our mission is to protect people, planet, and production from harmful effects of industrial processes. By doing that, we contribute to efficient production, environmental benefits, and safer workplaces. Clean air is a cornerstone of sustainable production.

Nederman protects people, planet, and production through sustainable practices and solutions. We believe in making the life of our customers easy and safe. We believe in digitalization, in the simple not the complex. We believe in enlightened employees, collaboration, and cross-pollination within organization to allow us to act proactively and innovate our offer and business model in a way that others cannot. As leaders, we know that speed is important at the same time as we don’t settle for anything less than excellence. We have the self-honesty to admit when we’re wrong and the courage to change. We respect the environment and each other, have the courage to act and a sustainable customer focus. We are the Clean Air Company.

Job Summary:

The Nederman Buyer is responsible for coordinating the procurement and allocation of supplies and materials to meet customer expectations efficiently and cost-effectively. This salaried position reports directly to the Supply Chain Manager. The Buyer plays a key role in controlling costs while ensuring a smooth and continuous product flow to support manufacturing operations.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Analyze purchase requisitions and determine the need for purchase orders based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and production schedules.
• Issue, maintain, and update purchase orders, ensuring accurate tracking of shipments and timely communication with suppliers.
• Expedite critical parts and materials when inventory levels are low to minimize disruption to production operations.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, including monitoring supplier performance metrics such as quality, delivery, and cost.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost savings and value improvements.
• Manage and maintain parts master data within IFS Cloud, incorporating updates from engineering and supplier feedback (e.g., lead times, pricing).
• Coordinate with third-party logistics providers to schedule pickups, approve freight quotes, and monitor shipment status; update purchase order tracking accordingly.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, quality, and warehouse teams to align procurement activities with operational needs.
• Assist in supplier qualification and onboarding processes to ensure supplier compliance with company standards.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and prepare regular reports on supplier performance, order status, and inventory criticality.
• Support inventory management efforts through participation in cycle counts and stock level optimization.
• Provide cross-functional support to Production Planners, the Senior Buyer, and the Supply Chain Manager, while also completing additional tasks and special projects as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.

Qualifications

Your Experience & Education

• 1–3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, or Packaging preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field (BA or BS acceptable)
• Foundational knowledge of production processes and quality control.
• Excellent math and analytical skills.
• Time management and deadline focus is required.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all levels of employees.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; advanced skills considered an asset.
• Familiarity with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) or scheduling software
• SAP or IFS scheduling experience is required.
• Knowledge or interest in LEAN, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving methodologies preferred.

Your Skills & Traits:

• Good business acumen and drive.
• Initiative and enthusiasm.
• Social, flexible and ability to motivate other people.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Control cost and think in terms profitability and added value.
• Deliver quality and personal efficiency.
• Express opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly.
• Establish good relations with customers and staff.
• Show social responsibility and care about the environment.
• Good interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with manufacturing team.

What we offer is more than just a job…

• An opportunity to be part of a truly innovative and fast-growing international company
• A team-focused work environment where your efforts won’t go unnoticed or unappreciated
• Competitive compensation and benefits including PTO, health care insurance, 401K, disability, and life insurance

Applicants for employment are to be considered for employment based on the individual applicant’s qualifications and without regard to race, color, creed, gender, age, disability, national origin, religion, veteran status, uniform service member status, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or on account of membership in any protected category under federal, state, and local laws.

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