Buyer II

Generac Power Systems • Eagle, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As Eagle transitions into Generac's Commercial & Industrial Fabrication Center of Excellence, the plant will support a significantly broader range of fabricated products, metal commodities, suppliers, and outside processing requirements. To support this growth, purchasing responsibilities are being expanded to a team of buyers. The Buyer II – Fabrication will be responsible for direct material procurement, supplier management, inventory replenishment programs, and outside vended services to help ensure continuity of supply and support Eagle's expanding manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in direct material procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, and Power BI.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookup functions, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Ability to interpret and analyze large datasets and communicate actionable insights.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting fabrication or manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs.
• Experience with outside processing or outsourced manufacturing services.
• APICS, ASCM, CPSM, CPM, or similar supply chain certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procure direct materials to support fabrication and manufacturing operations.
• Manage purchase orders, supplier schedules, and MRP-generated requirements.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and resolve material shortages or supply disruptions.
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Operations, Engineering, and Quality to support production requirements.
• Manage and optimize Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and visual inventory replenishment programs.
• Coordinate and oversee outside vended services such as painting, plating, heat treating, machining, fabrication, and testing services.
• Analyze inventory, supplier performance, demand trends, and lead times to drive continuous improvement.
• Support supplier sourcing, negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and performance management.
• Develop and maintain supplier performance metrics, including OTD, OTIF, inventory health, and lead-time performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level