If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. POSITION SUMMARY The Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, goods, and services to meet the company's operational requirements. You will monitor delivery reports and work directly with suppliers to resolve issues. You will manage supplier relationships and ensure that suppliers are delivering on key performance indicators. In addition to external suppliers, this position interacts with internal stakeholders such as Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Product Management. This is a critical role that requires a strong sense of urgency, great communications skills and the desire to make a measurable and immediate impact on the business. This is a regular, full‑time, on‑site position located at Hale Products, Inc. in Ocala, FL. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage procurement activities including issuing of purchase orders, expediting orders, and resolving discrepancies. Evaluate and analyze buy signals from MRP system, experience with JDE desirable Review and update procurement policies and procedures. Collaborate with internal departments to understand their purchasing needs, resolve supply challenges and improve material availability Analyze vendor performance based on quality, delivery, and price as well as other pertinent data to maintain a strong and sustainable supply chain. Make timely recommendations using data to support timely supply chain decisions. Coordinate nonconformance issues with internal teams and suppliers in a timely manner Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise Interface with vendors and build relationships to maintain a high level of support and through all aspects of the procurement process Perform other duties which may be required by supervisor KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIRED ABILITIES Understanding of supply chain processes, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management. Proficiency with procurement software, working within ERP systems and tools; experience with JDE desirable. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Ability to resolve supply chain issues and ensure timely delivery of materials. Ability to engage and collaborate with all levels of the organization Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy in orders and compliance with specifications. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE · Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, with emphasis in business administration, economics, production, manufacturing, and/or engineering. · Two (2) years of progressively responsible purchasing and materials control experience in a manufacturing environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk. The employee may be occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or over 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus to read print on paper and computers. May be exposed to various workplace hazards, including chemicals, machinery, and noise. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world? IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application. IDEX (NYSE: IEX) is a company that has undoubtedly touched your life in some way. In fact, IDEX businesses make thousands of products that are mission-critical components in everyday activities. Chances are the car you’re driving has a BAND-IT® clamp holding your side airbag safely in place. If you were ever in a car accident, a Hurst Jaws of Life® rescue tool may have saved your life. If you or a family member is battling cancer, your doctor may have tested your DNA in a quest to find the best targeted medicine for you. It’s likely your DNA test was run on equipment that contains components made by our growing IDEX Health & Science team.

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