Buyer

Mitotec Precision•Necedah, WI

About The Position

Under the direction of the Materials Manager, the Buyer purchases raw materials, components, tooling, MRO supplies, and outside services to support production. The role creates and expedites purchase orders, maintains supplier communication, and helps ensure on-time delivery. The Buyer purchases steel and related materials, coordinates outside processing, obtains required certifications and documentation, and works with scheduling, inventory, receiving, quality, and suppliers to resolve issues and support production and customer needs. The role also supports sourcing, supplier performance, quoting, cost savings, and continuous improvement. The position generally works in an office environment, with periodic time in the plant as needed. Background and drug screening are required.

Requirements

Three or more years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment; raw material purchasing experience is preferred.
Experience with ERP or similar systems.
Strong computer skills, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Ability to read and understand purchase requirements such as specifications, prints, or process notes, as applicable.
Strong attention to detail and organization, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong communication skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Background and drug screening are required.

Nice To Haves

A two-year degree in business, supply chain, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Knowledge of the steel industry, including grades/specifications, service centers, and lead times.
Knowledge of outside processing, including plating, anodizing, and heat treat, and related certification requirements.
Working knowledge of inventory control concepts and purchasing best practices.

Responsibilities

Purchase materials, tooling, and outside processing to support production and customer needs.
Create and maintain purchase orders in the ERP system, confirming pricing, dates, terms, and requirements.
Purchase steel and related materials, considering grade/specification, lead time, and availability risk.
Coordinate outside processing such as plating, heat treat, and anodizing; confirm specifications, routing, turnaround, and required certifications.
Obtain and maintain required certifications and documentation for purchased and outside-processed items, coordinating with receiving and quality.
Work with scheduling, inventory, and receiving to prevent shortages and support on-time delivery.
Expedite orders and resolve past-due items with suppliers.
Communicate with suppliers about lead times, order status, issues, and returns or credits.
Support sourcing and supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and cost.
Resolve receiving discrepancies and purchase order or invoice issues with internal teams and suppliers.
Support quoting, cost savings, and continuous improvement.
Coordinate inbound freight and special delivery requirements as needed.
Maintain positive working relationships and follow company guidelines and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.