Buyer I

Kapco Metal Stamping is the Midwest’s premier contract manufacturer of metal components, trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands to make precision metal parts. Kapco’s constant investment in modern, state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology sets us apart from other manufacturers in the industry and helps us deliver the highest quality products to their partners.

Alongside our metal stamping, fabrication, welding, and machining capabilities, Kapco has built a lasting reputation for our family culture based upon six core values: Innovation, Attitude, Integrity, Impact, Accountability, and Safety.

Today, Kapco employs over 600 employees across our family of companies, and we are looking to add to our fast-growing team!

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Buyer I – Kapco, Grafton, WI

If you are driven to succeed with a passion for the professional growth and development of others, our employee-focused company may have the right opportunity for you. Kapco Inc. is looking for a Buyer I at our Grafton, WI location.

The Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement of materials and services from external suppliers and service providers. This role ensures that external purchase orders align with production and work order requirements. Apply today to learn more!

Primary Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders for materials, components, and services from external suppliers and outside service providers.
• Communicate with internal teams regarding lead times, part availability and expedite requests.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality standards, on-time delivery, and cost-effective procurement.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production teams to optimize safety stock levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including customer service, production planning, operations, new product integration, and quality to resolve any issues related to materials or services.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to achieve on-time delivery, quality and inventory goals/objectives.
• Track order status, expedite deliveries as needed, and manage changes to production schedules or supplier commitments.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards in all purchasing activities.

Skills & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business or similar discipline.
• A minimum 3-5 years purchasing experience, with experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of supply chain processes, and inventory management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks and remain organized.

About Kapco Metal Stamping

Kapco is known for investing in its people and creating a culture of engagement, and is equally as committed to giving back to the community. As an employee, you can expect a goal-oriented compensation structure, excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K, Profit Sharing, Vacation, Paid Holidays, an Onsite Wellness Center and Gym Membership. Building on employees’ skill sets and growing them as individuals is a top priority at Kapco. The Kacmarcik Center for Human Performance is focused specifically on delivering an exclusive and proprietary in-house training curriculum called blūprint®, designed to develop employees along their career path.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)