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General Stamping & Metalworks —South Bend, IN
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Indiana Northern Probation and Pretrial Services —South Bend, IN
- $54,372 - $97,098 a year
- Mid-level
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GT Independence —Mishawaka, IN
- $80,000 a year
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid time off
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Lebermuth Co Inc —South Bend, IN
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Research
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MORryde —Elkhart, IN
- Full-time
- Background check
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Beacon Health System —Granger, IN
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Mid-level
- Office
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Plasticade —Elkhart, IN
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- ERP systems
- Data analysis skills
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MAKS Plastics —Mishawaka, IN
- Bilingual
- ERP systems
- Research
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Variety Staffing —South Bend, IN
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Travel
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General Stamping & Metalworks —South Bend, IN
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
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NIBCO INC. —Elkhart, IN
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Avero —Elkhart, IN
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Ferguson Enterprises, LLC —La Porte, IN
- $15.00 - $31.74 an hour
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Continuous improvement
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Convergix Automation —Bridgman, MI
- 5 years
- Research
- Office
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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MONOGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC —Bristol, IN
- 8 hour shift
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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- $145,000 - $175,000 a year
- Online Application
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Relocation assistance

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Steel and Commodity Buyer #hiringnow

General Stamping & Metalworks -
South Bend, IN

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Job Details

Full-time
7 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Associate's degree

Full Job Description

The Steel and Commodity Buyer is a highly accountable, solutions-driven role responsible for supporting purchasing operations across General Stamping & Metalworks (GSM). This position owns core purchasing responsibilities and plays a critical role in ensuring material availability, cost control, and supplier performance in support of GSM’s lean manufacturing and delivery goals.

Aligned with EOS principles, this role is responsible for procuring both direct and indirect materials, maintaining strong and proactive supplier relationships, resolving past-due orders, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of purchasing data within the ERP system. The Steel and Commodity Buyer balances tactical execution with strategic thinking to support operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

This position operates cross-functionally, partnering with production, engineering, quality, and leadership teams, while also serving as a key point of contact for suppliers. Success in this role requires disciplined execution, strong communication, attention to detail, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset that reflects GSM’s core values.

Organizational Relationships and Authority

Reports directly to the Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Core Responsibilities

Purchasing Operations & Data Integrity

Maintain accurate and up-to-date data within the GSM Purchasing module, including:

o Lead times, supplier contact information, and order confirmations

o Clean and organized purchase order (PO) logs

o Accurate pricing and cost tracking

o Economic order quantities and replenishment levels (reviewed and updated as approved)

Follow established GSM purchasing processes to ensure all materials are sourced from approved suppliers at approved pricing, including placing orders in advance of demand when authorized.

Supplier Management & Performance

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support quality, delivery, and cost expectations

Proactively communicate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery; expedite orders as needed to support production requirements

Track and report supplier performance metrics, including:

o Supplier scorecards

o Supplier audits

o Supplier improvement initiatives

Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers in partnership with the Purchasing Manager to support sourcing strategies and cost optimization

Inventory, Planning & Execution

Support demand balancing across GSM plants and external partners as directed

Develop, implement, and audit vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs to improve material flow and availability

Manage Tool Room purchasing activities and oversee the Tool Room order entry process

Maintain all required material certifications in an organized and accessible manner

Cost Management & Continuous Improvement

Drive cost savings through:

o Competitive bidding

o Strategic sourcing and dual sourcing initiatives

o Optimized order quantities and purchasing methods

Track and document cost savings through established processes

Analyze and present monthly spending by department, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement

Identify opportunities to consolidate spend by leveraging existing supplier capabilities or sourcing new solutions

Additional Responsibilities

Serve as a backup to the Purchasing Manager as needed

Support continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing function

Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

Minimum associate’s degree in business administration or similar discipline, bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred. Experience buying steel in a manufacturing environment. Microsoft Word and Excel experience. SharePoint experience a plus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Open office and/or cubicle workstation

What We Do

General Stamping & Metalworks is a leading supplier of stampings and assemblies to the North American solar power industry, which is forecasting another decade of double-digit growth. In addition, we are a key supplier to market leaders in a diverse set of industries including outdoor power equipment, agricultural and construction equipment, recreational vehicles and industrial trucks.

GSM has been in business since 1922, and we realize that our employees spend a large portion of their lives working; therefore, we have invested in the finest facility and grounds in the fabricating industry. We also invest in state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and in our greatest resource, our employees.

What Makes Us Different

GSM is proud of our diverse, welcoming workforce, and we make every effort and investment to ensure their success and provide a path to build better lives. We offer:

Excellent wages

$2/hour shift premium for 2nd shift

Tuition reimbursement program

Cafeteria

Fully equipped fitness center

Locker rooms with showers

Air-conditioned welding department

Employee wellness initiatives (on-site flu vaccination, wellness care, and EAP resources)

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

401(K), holiday pay, and vacation accrual that starts on the date of hire

Advancement opportunities only a growing company can provide

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