Base Pay Range $60,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr MECO (a Grundfos Company) is a world leader in the manufacture of engineered products for water purification serving multiple industries. We produce ultra‑pure water for life‑saving drugs, offshore platforms, harsh environments, and remote locations with the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force. We are an innovative technology company focused on minimizing environmental impacts through high‑efficiency energy, input recovery, minimal discharge, and a reduced water footprint. Our team commits to quality, excellence, and greener efforts. We are seeking a Buyer for our Mandeville, LA facility. The responsibilities of a Buyer at MECO will include: Responsible for placing purchase orders to support production and non‑production requirements. Process and purchase all approved requisitions. Assist in the Supplier Management Program to ensure maximum performance of assigned suppliers. Use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) data as the primary source for procurement decisions. Work closely with Buyers to ensure all material requirements are met. Work with the logistics manager to support on‑time shipments. Willingness to accept new and challenging projects. Education, Experience, and Technical Knowledge BS degree in Business or related field. 2‑4 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing or related environment. Ability to learn and become an expert in assigned purchasing commodities. Understanding of MRP, principles of planning, supplier management concepts, and inventory control practices. Working knowledge of personal computers, MS Word, MS‑Excel, MS‑PowerPoint, MS‑Access, and experience with a computerized purchasing system. Strong written and oral communication skills required, coupled with the ability to interface effectively with suppliers and other department personnel. Knowledge of purchasing techniques, including soliciting quotes, negotiating, supplier selection and evaluation, and disposition of defective or non‑compliant material. Performance Measures Ordering material in a timely manner. Expediting reporting with detailed notes as to status of all outstanding purchase orders. Updating affected departments as to status of material. Accountability for non‑conformance processing within departmental guidelines. Accuracy of purchase order input and related documentation to support purchases. Departmental Culture and Working Environment Office environment with the need to interface with individuals in a manufacturing shop floor environment. Work is fast‑paced and demanding. Overtime may be required as deemed necessary. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Purchasing Industries Industrial Machinery Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr