Title : Sr. Buyer
Location : Pleasant Prairie, WI 53142
Hire Type : Direct Hire
Benefits : Health, Dental, Vision, 401k match, company covered AD&D, STD and LTD, 11 paid holidays
Salary : $80k - $90k
Bonus : Quarterly bonus (5% - 10%)
Overview :
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Job Summary :
- We are seeking a Senior Buyer to oversee and coordinate all purchasing and materials management activities at our site. This is a high-impact role, blending strategic sourcing, team leadership, and supplier relationship management to drive operational excellence.
Job Duties :
Serve as the primary point of contact for all purchasing-related activities, including addressing questions and resolving issues for the team.Assist in training new team members and creating / updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for purchasing processes.Partner with the Purchasing Supervisor to establish annual purchasing goals and initiatives, including leading ABC Analysis and Annual Cost Roll.Step in as the main contact for Product Information Requests (PIRs) in the supervisor’s absence.Manage sourcing activities for new and existing products and services, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and business requirements.Prepare RFQs, evaluate supplier quotes, and lead supplier selection processes based on cost, quality, and delivery.Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers to align with budgetary goals while maintaining high standards of quality and delivery timelines.Support new vendor selection, including quality audits and approval of FAI parts in collaboration with Operations and Quality teams.Oversee materials management for assigned components and commodities, maintaining accurate cost models and forecasting material fluctuations based on market indices.Collaborate with the materials team to set up new parts in the ERP system, align material planning parameters, and analyze sales trends to optimize procurement.Establish and adjust material release schedules to meet production demands and resolve material-related issues in collaboration with manufacturing teams.Drive cost-reduction initiatives and lead APR processes without compromising quality or production goals.Qualifications :
Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Business or Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.5 -7 years of experience working in a purchasing, material planning, supply chain management, and / or inventory control function, preferably within a manufacturing, assembly, distribution center, or other industrial environment.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000
