Urschel Laboratories, Inc.

Buyer

Chesterton, IN
Full-time
Posted Nov 10, 2026

Skills

Procurement

Job description

Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a Buyer to join our Procurement team.  The Buyer is responsible for all procurement activities related to sourcing of goods and services that are necessary to support Urschel’s operations.  This position is not remote and will be required to report daily to the Corporate Headquarters in Chesterton, Indiana.

Urschel employee-owners design and manufacture industrial cutting equipment for food processing and allied industries around the world from our global headquarters located in Chesterton, Indiana, U.S.A. Consumers purchase goods manufactured on Urschel cutting equipment on a daily basis. Advanced manufacturing technologies are utilized at our climate controlled, clean, and environmentally conscious facility.

Company Benefits, Rewards and Perks:

•Annual performance award bonus based on overall company performance (avg 11%)

•Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Stock Issued Annually

•2 Weeks’ Vacation Available Upon Hire

•Low Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Premiums and Deductibles

•Free Health Clinic (Available to Employees and Their Dependents)

•401(k) with Employer Matching

•Free Life Insurance

•Free 24/7 Access to An Onsite Workout Center with Personal Trainers

•Education Reimbursement Program

•Support for Community Involvement/Philanthropy

Job Duties:

•Responsible for the purchasing of various commodities, including but not limited to machine components, outside processing services, MRO, and facility services/supplies.

•Processes purchase orders, acknowledgements, expedite requests, receipts, and invoice discrepancies in a timely manner (Procure-to-Pay process).

•Assesses and aligns purchased part parameters, reorder points, and availability of product to meet operational needs.

•Works with Procurement Manger on purchasing initiatives such as cost reductions, supplier consolidation, stocking programs, etc.

•Meets with suppliers (including off-site visits) on a regular basis to evaluate performance, market trends, open orders, lead times, expedite requests, staffing, and continuous improvement strategies.

The ideal candidate will possess an Associate’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of Procurement experience, or a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 3 years of Procurement experience. Experience at Urschel may be considered in lieu of Procurement experience. The candidate should demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, creative thinking, computer proficiency, and the ability to work independently. Some travel will be required.

If you are looking for a career not just a job, visit the Urschel careers link directly at http://www.urschel.com/careers or find us on Facebook or LinkedIn.

Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, November 24, 2026. 

EEO/Veteran/Disability

Date Posted: 11/10/2026