Now Hiring Contec Americas · Melbourne, FL

Build Technology
That Makes Life Better

Join an industrial computing pioneer with 50+ years of innovation. We design and manufacture embedded PCs, DAQ systems, IoT, and display technology used in facilities worldwide.

- Stable, Daifuku Group-backed organization
- Competitive pay, full benefits & performance recognition
- Equal Opportunity Employer — M/F/D/V

Company Scale

50+

Years in business

800+

Products in catalog

Where We Work

Integral

Presence & network

FL

HQ — Melbourne

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Industrial technology that runs the world's most critical systems

At Contec Americas, we manufacture embedded PCs, data acquisition systems, industrial displays, and IoT solutions used in manufacturing floors, medical facilities, aerospace operations, and infrastructure worldwide.

Embedded computing and industrial automation

Data acquisition (DAQ) and measurement systems

Industrial displays and rugged tablets

IoT and M2M communication technology

Custom engineering and systems integration

We take pride in our craft and care deeply about the impact our products have on real people. You'll see it in employees who stay late to understand the "why."

Customer Focus

Customers, external and internal, are at the center of every decision. We anticipate needs and follow through, from production issues to custom designs.

Innovation is a behavior, not a department. From new lifecycle approaches to automating small tasks, curiosity and continuous improvement are always encouraged.

Execution

We deliver on what we promise.



Cross-functional teams work in lockstep, even under tough deadlines, to meet commitments with precision and discipline.

Proactive Solving

We do not wait to be told. Employees at every level anticipate issues, raise risks early, and act decisively. This keeps production flowing and trust strong.

Why Join Us

Five Reasons to Choose Contec Americas

1

Mission-driven work

Every product we build serves a purpose: "Technology for a Better Life." Your work will directly impact industries that matter, from healthcare to infrastructure.

2

Collaborative culture

Cross-functional teams where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, challenge the status quo, and act without waiting for approval.

3

Innovative technology

Work on cutting-edge embedded computing, AI-enabled hardware, and IoT systems. Your projects will reach customers in aerospace, medical, and industrial automation.

4

Stable global company

Part of the Daifuku Group, a global leader in material handling. We offer the stability of a large organization with the agility of a focused Americas operation.

5

Competitive compensation

Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package, and performance-based recognition programs for employees at every level.

Buyer/Planner, Remote





Location: Remote: Colombia, Costa Rica, or Mexico

We are looking for an experienced Planner/Buyer to support our U.S.-based manufacturing operations from Colombia, Costa Rica, or Mexico.

This role combines purchasing and material planning with responsibility for supplier coordination, shortages, material availability, and inbound logistics. The Buyer/Planner works remotely with suppliers and site-based teams to help ensure materials are available when production needs them.

What You'll Do

- Review customer demand, forecasts, inventory, and MRP recommendations to determine material requirements.
- Develop and maintain material plans for assigned products.
- Issue and manage purchase orders with approved suppliers.
- Confirm supplier commitments for price, quantity, and delivery.
- Monitor material availability and proactively resolve shortages.
- Follow up on past-due purchase orders and supplier delivery issues.
- Coordinate and expedite inbound shipments as needed.
- Evaluate routine shipping timing, transportation options, and freight costs.
- Maintain accurate purchasing and planning information in the ERP/MRP system.
- Support work-order and production-planning activities as assigned.
- Support engineering changes, substitutions, new products, and material phase-in/phase-out activity.
- Identify material, supply, and delivery risks early and coordinate corrective actions.
- Communicate clearly with suppliers and U.S.-based teams.
- Participate in supply, shortage, backlog, and operational reviews.
- Support improvements to purc

📌 Planner/Buyer, Remote LATAM (Colombia)
🏢 Contec Americas
📍 Colombia