Buyer

Wabash•Fond du Lac, WI

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer places purchase orders from MRP to support production requirements and modifies them as needed. The role expedites materials, communicates material shortages, and helps ensure quality products are delivered on time while meeting or exceeding inventory goals. The Buyer manages non-conforming materials, clears receipt discrepancies in Coupa, resolves invoice issues, and participates in purchasing-related meetings with Central Purchasing and suppliers. The position involves coordinating with suppliers and internal departments, confirming order acknowledgments and pricing, maintaining SAP information records, and participating in sourcing and cost-saving activities. The role also includes other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Two years of purchasing or material-related experience.
Respect and follow safety policies and regulations to promote a safe workplace.
Be an honest, dependable team player with an exceptional work ethic.
Ability to interact and work cooperatively with others and various departments, including accounting, sales, and engineering.
Ability to multitask, coordinate several tasks concurrently, and complete tasks promptly.
Proficiency in SAP.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Demonstrated analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Be a self-starter willing to do what it takes to complete the task.
Desktop or laptop PC with a standard operating system and office applications, including Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Leadership training to improve organizational performance.
SAP proficiency is also listed as a plus.

Responsibilities

Issue and modify purchase orders to support production requirements.
Run past-due reports and respond according to material requirements.
Receive and confirm orders in SAP once acknowledged by the supplier.
Expedite orders for short lead-time or replacement materials.
Confirm pricing and update SAP information records.
Build relationships with suppliers.
Meet with suppliers and participate in sourcing and cost-saving activities with Central Purchasing.
Resolve invoice issues.
Manage non-conforming materials and clear receipt discrepancies in Coupa.
Communicate material shortages and help ensure quality products are delivered on time.
Meet or exceed inventory goals.
Participate in purchasing-related meetings with Central Purchasing.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.