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Join Our Team as a Buyer within IAB at Epiroc!
Epiroc manufactures attachment tools for the construction, agriculture, and rental industries. As a Buyer, you will play a vital role in procuring a wide variety of commodities essential to our manufacturing operations, including castings, forgings, steel, hydraulics, seals, fasteners, and electrical components. You will manage the end-to-end procurement process to ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing, collaborating closely with suppliers, production planning, receiving, and accounts payable to resolve supply issues and maintain optimal inventory levels. Your attention to detail and follow-through will help support a high-functioning procurement team.
Work Type (Onsite): This position will be based onsite at our Dexter, MI facility. This job opening is not eligible for immigration/work visa sponsorship
Responsibilities:
Inventory Ordering & Planning

• Analyze production schedules to determine appropriate order quantities and timing.
• Manage orders for high-activity SKUs based on production demand and supplier lead times.
• Review and adjust safety stock levels monthly using material transaction data and QlikView usage reports.
• Support product launches and inventory transitions to avoid stockouts or excess stock.

Supplier Coordination & Order Management

• Manage separation of orders based on supplier requirements (e.g., Delhi from Manchester, cut steel vs. long steel, kanban vs. discrete items, Dexter to Delhi etc).
• Align due dates with supplier delivery schedules.
• Obtain and review purchase order acknowledgments, matching quantities, costs, and dates to PO lines.
• Update order confirmations for ship dates and split shipments; track container deliveries.
• Follow up daily on past due orders and missed receipts via packing slips or direct supplier contact.
• Expedite orders when necessary to meet production demands.
• Update open order lines after price approvals and revisions.
• Reconcile purchase orders and invoices in Concur or similar systems.

Forecasting & Inventory Control

• Provide forecasts to suppliers per their requests and review forecast accuracy monthly.
• Compare forecast data to historical usage to identify trends and anomalies.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, stockouts, and missed receipts to determine root causes.

Kanban & Outside Processing

• Manage kanban renewals and manual releases.
• Place orders for outside processing services such as plating, balancing, and heat treating.
• Monitor and close production scheduling line (PPSL) issues once resolved.

Returns & Quality Control

• Coordinate return goods authorizations (RGA/RMA) and warranty returns, ensuring proper matching to original purchase orders and follow-up until closure.

Daily Operational Tasks

• Monitor and respond to POs without acknowledgments and general supplier emails, obtaining confirmations promptly.
• Match PO confirmations from suppliers to PO lines including quantities, costs, and delivery dates.
• Conduct daily follow-up on late purchase orders and expedite as required.
• Perform price updates, Excel data work, and general data entry tasks as assigned.
• Complete initial buying functions for specific planner codes (e.g., decals, hardware).
• Support other ad-hoc tasks assigned by buyers or procurement management.

Communication & Cross-Functional Liaison

• Act as first point of contact for supplier discrepancies and issues.
• Facilitate communication between scheduling, production, receiving, suppliers, strategic buyers, and accounts payable.

Knowledge/Education:

• Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or inventory control within manufacturing or related industries.
• Familiarity with commodities including castings, forgings, steel, hydraulic components, seals, fasteners, and electrical parts is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
• Experience with forecasting and reporting tools such as QlikView or similar.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective supplier and internal collaboration.

Skills and Abilities:

• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy in data entry and order management.
• Ability to multitask and follow up consistently under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of kanban systems and outside processing coordination preferred.

About us. Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining & construction customers and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, we develop and provide innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. We also offer world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Our global headquarters is based in Stockholm, Sweden and we have around 18,000 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in over 150 countries around the world. Learn more at epirocgroup.com.
As a leading global manufacturer of industrial tools and attachments, our premium brands include Paladin, LaBounty, Pengo, Dubuis, and STANLEY which offer premier equipment and services in more than 200 product categories.
We succeed in our core business because we are passionate innovators with courage to change. With collaboration and mutual confidence, teams and individuals trust and support each other's abilities to offer solutions. Together, we lead the way to make mining and construction more sustainable.
Epiroc offers rewarding experiences and professional growth opportunities. Recognition for your hard work includes:

• Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after start date
• Health care eligibility - including medical, dental, vision, prescription and telemedicine
• Wellness program
• Employee discounts
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan
• Direct deposit
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Vacation

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job.
Join us, and be part of a diverse, innovative and highly collaborative team. An inclusive workplace that allows people to thrive. Inclusion is foundational for our Epiroc culture. We want all our people to have a strong sense of belonging. As we work in diverse teams across geographies, cultures, and professional areas, inclusive behavior is something we expect from ourselves and each other. We are continually looking for ways to strengthen our inclusive culture.
A place where we all matter. Epiroc's diversity approach is holistic, and our goal is to continue attracting, developing and retaining talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. #LI-HP1 #LI-Onsite
Employment at Epiroc Industrial Tools and Attachments LLC is "at-will," which means that either you or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and for any reason not prohibited by statute, in accordance with state and federal guidelines. All employment is continued on that basis. No supervisor, manager or executive of the company, other than the General Manager in a signed writing, has any authority to alter the foregoing. Signature of this document serves as acknowledgment of receipt and does not create a contract of employment.
Epiroc Industrial Tools and Attachments LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Any background check conducted will be evaluated through an individualized assessment, taking into account the job's specific requirements and the candidate's circumstances.
It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.
All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future. Learn more at www.epiroc.com