Associate Buyer

Super Steel, LLC • Mequon, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Super Steel is hiring an Associate Buyer to keep its Mequon production floor supplied with the right materials, at the right time, and at the right price. This is a hands-on, tactical role focused on daily purchase order execution, supplier follow-up, and on-time delivery. It is suited to someone interested in supply chain functions and with relevant purchasing, materials, inventory, or manufacturing experience.

The position works in an office setting with regular time on the manufacturing floor and in receiving. Safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes are required on the shop floor. The role may involve occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, and basic formulas, and Outlook.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers and data entry.
• Organized follow-through on many open orders at once.
• Clear, professional communication by phone and email with suppliers and coworkers.
• Sense of urgency and comfort working in a fast-paced production environment.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of experience in purchasing, materials, inventory control, or a related manufacturing role.
• Experience working with an ERP or MRP system.

Responsibilities

• Place, track, and expedite purchase orders for raw materials, hardware, consumables, and MRO supplies based on MRP signals and production schedules.
• Follow up daily on open orders; expedite late or critical items and communicate delivery changes to production, scheduling, and receiving.
• Resolve receiving discrepancies, pricing errors, and invoice mismatches with suppliers, receiving, and accounts payable.
• Monitor inventory levels and reorder points; flag shortages and excess stock to the Purchasing Manager.
• Request quotes from approved suppliers for routine purchases and summarize them for review.
• Coordinate returns, rejected material, and corrective actions with suppliers and Quality.
• Maintain accurate supplier, item, and pricing records in the ERP system.
• Arrange freight for inbound and outbound shipments as needed.
• Support cycle counts, physical inventory, and other purchasing tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA), with monthly pre-tax reimbursement amounts determined by age; spouse coverage receives $272 and each child receives $135. Eligible the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Vision and dental insurance through Delta Dental, eligible the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Voluntary long-term disability, short-term disability, ADD&D, and life insurance, eligible the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health expenses, eligible the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Nine paid holidays each year, effective the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan, with participation eligibility starting the first of the month after 90 days of employment.
• PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED