Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what's next possible. The Inventory Control and Indirect Material Buyer role, located in Concord, will be responsible for analyzing MRO requirements and executing the quoting, buying, and planning of materials to support internal and external customers, additionally responsible for maintaining cycle count activities to maintain inventory accuracy levels. The role will work with multiple vendors and internal teams to deliver high-quality products on time for customer orders. What You'll Do Quoting Support processing Quotes for new and existing business as required in the queue and by commodity. Select appropriate vendors based on the Vendor capability matrix to ensure best vendors are quoting. Indirect Material Planning Performs day-to-day reviews of Kanban programs and purchasing activities based upon indirect material alignment to Kanban levels. Ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of goods Acquire appropriate approvals for and procure manufacturing and engineering materials, tooling and equipment to support NBO and operations. Contact Suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems Update system with Suppliers confirming ship dates and latest delivery dates. Inventory Cycle Counts Generate reports to identify items schedule for required cycle count activities within a designated period. Conduct cycle counts of identified parts and present recorded results to Warehouse Supervisor or designate. Conduct cycle recounts of identified parts requested Supply Chain Manager or Warehouse Supervisor to validate results of initial count accuracy. Support root cause analysis investigation for inventory inaccuracies. Other duties as assigned. What You'll Bring Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint) Negotiations Critical thinking and problem-solving Strategic Vendor selection Organization to juggle multiple projects simultaneously What We Value Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment. Cross-functional collaboration between Engineering, Commercial, and Purchasing. Strong oral and written communication skills. Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.