Buyer II

Marathon Electric•Wausau, WI

About The Position

Marathon Electric, part of the WEG Group since 2024, is dedicated to providing quality motors and generators. WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company founded in 1961, operating in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation, and paints across various industries. The Buyer II position is an intermediate-level role responsible for purchasing materials, off-the-shelf items, parts, supplies, and equipment according to established policies and procedures. This role focuses on optimizing price, delivery, and terms, typically managing purchases between $3.5 to $10 million annually.

Requirements

Excel
Word
ERP system
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods is required
High School Diploma or GED
3+ years of related experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle is preferred
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods and coordination of people and resources are desired
Associates Degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Reviews MRP requirements and creates purchase orders as needed
Owns the MRO purchasing side of the business
Analyzes and maintains open purchase orders; follows-up and expedites as necessary
Provide weekly updates to scheduler for past due orders
Reports on the progress of work, inventory levels, and production challenges to all applicable stakeholders, including management
Performs all necessary activities and coordinates with all applicable departments to ensure adequate parts inventory levels for short and medium term production needs
Manage VMI systems with specific suppliers
Manage kanban items on shop floor and coordinate with suppliers

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