Buyer

Why Waupaca Foundry?

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 3,500 people company-wide. Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation. Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

Cast Your Own Future. More information is available on our website www.waupacafoundry.com

Buyer

ROLE:

Responsible for sourcing and purchasing raw materials, services, and equipment essential for foundry operations. The buyer will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, control cost, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials. Additionally, the buyer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with production needs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Material Sourcing

• Identifying and selecting suppliers for raw material such as metals, sand, chemicals, and other foundry-related inputs.
• Sourcing of MRO/Indirect products and services to support plant operations

Supplier Relationship Management/Contract Management

• Building and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent quality, competitive pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
• Drafting, negotiating, and managing supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements

 Cost Management

• Negotiating pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers to optimize costs while maintain quality and service levels.

 Inventory Management

•  Monitoring inventory levels and ensuring materials are ordered in time to meet production demands without causing excess stock or shortages.

 Quality Management

• Collaborating with suppliers to ensure that all materials meet required specifications and quality standards. This includes managing rejected or non-conforming materials.
• Supporting COPQ and COPE.

Market Research/Risk Management

•  Keeping informed of market trends, price fluctuations, and emerging technologies to make informed purchasing decisions
• Identifying potential risk in the supply chain and developing contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.
• Ensure that procurement practices meet environmental and regulatory standards, including responsible sourcing and ethical practices.
• Supporting safety objectives and regulations within the facilities and at supplier locations

 Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Collaborating with cross-functional disciplines to align procurement with the foundry’s operational needs

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledgeable in negotiations, analytical ability, and risk management.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or engineering.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Must demonstrate highly effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess and demonstrate leadership ability; to include the following:
  • Conflict resolution and problem solving
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Knowledgeable and supportive of corporate policies
  • Possess a positive, motivational attitude and be dependable to the supply chain team and cross-functional disciplines.
  • Fair and ethical treatment of employees and supplier partners
  • Knowledgeable of corporate objects
• Must possess prominent level of computer skills working with spreadsheets, charts, graphs with Excel, Lotus Notes, iSeries and SAP.
• Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of proper accounting and financial controls.
• Ability to work independently to plan and organize daily tasks, assess risk, and do comparable analytics.

ENVIRONMENT/TRAVEL:

• On site at facility in Marinette, WI. 
• Cross-functional interface including production/operations, plant floor/maintenance and finance.
• Travel to WF locations to aid in understanding and resolving procurement issues.
• Travel to supplier locations for audit/assessment requirements.

BENEFITS:

Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision.
• Short and long term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employer funded retirement plan.
• Paid vacations/holidays
• Wellness program.
• Fitness membership.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement.

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.