Buyer II

The Buyer II is responsible for achieving operational KPIs such as claim management, PO execution, and invoice reconciliation, while managing supplier relationships to ensure timely, quality, and cost-effective delivery. It oversees the implementation of category strategies, supports negotiations for cost savings, and ensures compliance with procurement policies across the Procure to Pay process. Additionally, the position involves maintaining master data, resolving delivery and payment issues, and leveraging analytics and tools to drive continuous procurement improvements.

Work You’ll Do:

• Deliver operational KPIs (e.g., Claim Management, PO execution, exception message management, parts escalation / availability, invoice reconciliation, buyer productivity)
• Responsible for supplier relationship management related to tactical, day-to-day execution. Oversee and expedite (critical) suppliers to deliver on time, within budget and to agreed quality standard; ensure proper escalation when needed
• Responsible for implementing and operationalizing the category strategies and framework contracts; additionally, provide feedback and active contribution back to Global Category Management and/or Global Sourcing Management to help improve and shape strategies
• Deliver year-over-year savings and negotiations for selected categories & assigned suppliers
• Fulfillment of complete Procure to Pay process (P2P)
• Collaborate with OpCo(s) and suppliers to resolve delivery and payment issues
• Ensure compliance with PO policies and standardize procurement processes
• Responsible for master data and contribute to MRP settings for procured parts based off guidance of Global Materials Management (GMM) team, where applicable
• Support to develop, leverage and use analytics, tools, capabilities, and SOPs as provided by COE & Excellence management

Basic Qualifications:

• Completed commercial or technical degree or apprenticeship with

> 5 years working experience

• relevant experience in procurement/purchasing, knowledgeable in Procure-to-Pay process (P2P)
• Stakeholder Management (Internal & External)
• Financial acumen
• Customer Service mentality
• Problem solving, hands-on mentality
• Strong communication skills
• Commercial mindset
• Organized autonomous work
• Negotiation skills
• Confident use of common MS Office tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive ERP knowledge and understanding
• In plant procurement experience

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Who we are:

Rotex pioneered the dry separation industry and grew to become a global manufacturer of industrial separation equipment, becoming a subsidiary of Hillenbrand, Inc. in 2011. Rotex now sets the standards for maximizing yield and minimizing waste for a host of Fortune 500 companies in processing facilities around the world.

The Rotex story of superior separations starts with the people who work here. Our associates are our number-one asset; this fine group of people helped Rotex expand from a regional Cincinnati company to a strong global competitor. And we’re not done yet. We’re always looking for great people to add to our story and to help us write the next chapter in our history. Rotex is an operating company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: .


EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at

[email protected]

. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".

Who we are:

Rotex pioneered the dry separation industry and grew to become a global manufacturer of industrial separation equipment, becoming a subsidiary of Hillenbrand, Inc. in 2011. Rotex now sets the standards for maximizing yield and minimizing waste for a host of Fortune 500 companies in processing facilities around the world.


The Rotex story of superior separations starts with the people who work here. Our associates are our number-one asset; this fine group of people helped Rotex expand from a regional Cincinnati company to a strong global competitor. And we’re not done yet. We’re always looking for great people to add to our story and to help us write the next chapter in our history. Rotex is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit:


EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".