Buyer

TUFCO • Ashwaubenon, WI

2h

About The Position

The Buyer analyzes, negotiates, and purchases materials and services that support operations, following accepted purchasing ethics and practices, Tufco guiding principles, and Tufco SOP work instructions. The role works with suppliers and internal departments to meet cost, quality, production timing, and performance objectives.

Requirements

• Associate degree in operations, business management, supply chain, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of supply chain experience working with raw materials, spare parts, other operational consumables, and services.
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and ERP systems.
• Apply method-based decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of supply chain skills, such as VMI and consignment.
• Working knowledge of various quality systems and continuous improvement processes.
• Work safely and ethically at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in operations, business management, supply chain, or a related field.
• Working knowledge and training in purchasing fundamentals, negotiation, business ethics, and supply chain management.
• Previous experience purchasing chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Work with existing suppliers to ensure daily transactions for goods and services meet cost, quality, and production timing objectives.
• Enter purchase orders for assigned areas and ensure accuracy, including adherence to quotes and delivery and quality requirements.
• Ensure control and retention of related documents, such as quotes, invoices, and manifests.
• Support department supplier negotiations and work with Tufco departments to achieve cost avoidance, savings, and performance improvement goals.
• Support operational lead-time constraints and expedite orders with suppliers to prevent missed commitment dates.
• Assist in resolving purchase order purchase price variance (POPPV) issues.
• Assist Quality in monitoring, tracking, and resolving supplier-related quality issues, including claims, warranty exchanges, and returns.
• Attend or lead Supplier, Quality, Operations, and other department meetings as needed.
• Initiate supplier visits to foster performance and product knowledge and identify opportunities for Tufco.
• Assist other Buyers and provide backup support as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree