Buyer II

Generac • Eagle, WI

29d • 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.

Benefits

• We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

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