BUYER

Uniroyal Engineered Pro•Stoughton, WI

25d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are a Stoughton, Wisconsin–based vinyl coating manufacturer seeking an experienced Buyer / Purchasing Agent to support our manufacturing operations. This position requires hands-on SAP purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment. In this role, you will manage procurement of raw materials, packaging, and MRO supplies needed to support production while working closely with plant leadership, production, and operations teams. The ideal candidate understands the pace of a manufacturing environment, is experienced working within SAP to manage purchasing transactions, and can build strong supplier relationships while controlling cost and delivery performance. This role plays an important part in maintaining production continuity by ensuring materials are sourced efficiently and available when needed.

Requirements

3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment (raw materials, packaging, or MRO supplies preferred)
Hands-on SAP experience, with daily use for purchase orders, inventory tracking, and material planning
Ability to negotiate supplier pricing, contracts, and delivery terms
Experienced in managing supplier relationships and evaluating supplier performance
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working effectively with plant leadership, production, and operations teams
Familiarity with inventory management, production planning, or material forecasting

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting chemical, coatings, plastics, or industrial manufacturing
Track record of cost reduction initiatives, process improvements, or supplier consolidation projects
Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement programs

Responsibilities

Manage and develop a portfolio of suppliers supporting raw materials, packaging, and MRO purchasing, including sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, and ongoing performance management
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms to ensure cost competitiveness, reliability, and strong supplier relationships
Utilize SAP to create and manage purchase orders, maintain procurement data, track inventory transactions, and support accurate material planning
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate purchasing activities to support production schedules and material demand
Partner closely with plant leadership, production, and operations teams to forecast material requirements and maintain production continuity
Track supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and service, and resolve supply disruptions, shortages, or quality issues
Identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and process improvements
Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procurement best practices