Corporate Buyer

CRYSTAL FINISHING SYSTEMS•Village of Weston, WI

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Buyer has the primary responsibility of purchasing goods, materials and services to support the production schedule and to ensure the operational needs are met. This position works with the Purchasing Manager and supports the Plastics department vision, direction and policies.

Requirements

Knowledge of Purchasing principles and practices with 3 to 5 years of experience and/or a Degree in related field.
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical and a strong demonstrated problem-solving ability
Proficient in MS office, excel and computer skills
Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
Excellent organization, communication and follow-up skills
Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve targets
Able to work well under pressure and stressful situations.

Responsibilities

Manage purchasing activities by sourcing and ordering materials, goods, and services to support production schedules, inventory goals, and business needs.
Build strong supplier partnerships while negotiating, monitoring performance, resolving issues, and identifying new sourcing opportunities to improve quality, cost, and service.
Collaborate cross-functionally with production, operations, finance, and other internal teams to ensure purchasing requirements are accurate, timely, and aligned with business objectives.
Monitor inventory and supply continuity by proactively managing order schedules, expediting deliveries when needed, and addressing supply chain disruptions before they impact operations.
Drive cost savings and process improvements through quote analysis, supplier evaluations, market research, and identification of cost reduction opportunities.
Support purchasing operations and reporting by resolving purchase order and invoice discrepancies, maintaining accurate records, tracking supplier metrics, and contributing to continuous initiatives.