Buyer

Twin Disc, Incorporated•Racine, WI

45d

About The Position

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, results-driven Buyer who is ready to take ownership and make an impact. In this role, you will drive procurement strategy, manage supplier relationships, and ensure materials flow seamlessly to production. You’ll play a critical role in balancing cost, quality, and delivery—while helping us continuously improve our supply chain.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Accounting, or related field
Experience in purchasing or supply chain (manufacturing preferred)
ERP experience (JDE strongly preferred)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Nice To Haves

CPIM or CPM certification
Proven negotiation success
Understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
Experience driving supplier performance improvements

Responsibilities

Own procurement for assigned materials and commodities to support production
Ensure material availability and proactively resolve supply chain risks
Build and manage strong supplier relationships, holding vendors accountable
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and agreements to drive cost savings
Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement or re-sourcing strategies
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
Use ERP tools (JDE or similar) to analyze supply/demand and drive decisions
Resolve issues related to delivery, quality, invoicing, and inventory
Support inventory optimization and cost reduction initiatives
Contribute insights in cross-functional and Daily Management meetings
Partner on engineering changes (ECNs) and sourcing decisions
Travel occasionally to supplier sites to strengthen relationships