Production Buyer

Wieland North America • Verona, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. It manufactures major components for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning companies worldwide. The Production Buyer is responsible for material procurement and supplier management to support efficient manufacturing operations. The role ensures that raw materials, components, packaging, and indirect supplies are available to meet production schedules while controlling costs, maintaining quality standards, and minimizing disruptions. This position is fully on-site in Verona, Virginia.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, business, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing purchasing, materials management, or supply chain.
• Strong understanding of MRP, BOM structures, lead times, and their effects on operations.
• Experience negotiating with domestic and international suppliers.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

Nice To Haves

• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CPSM certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate supplier scorecards, including on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and pricing.
• Develop alternative suppliers to reduce risk and support continuity.
• Work with plant leadership to ensure uninterrupted material flow to production.
• Quickly resolve shortages, late deliveries, quality holds, and supply chain disruptions.
• Support new product launches through material readiness and supplier onboarding.
• Coordinate engineering changes, BOM updates, and material phase-ins and phase-outs.
• Track KPIs such as OTIF, inventory turns, supplier performance, purchase price variance, schedule attainment, and forecast accuracy.
• Inquire about, select, and purchase materials required for business operations.
• Build supplier relationships and negotiate prices and delivery terms.
• Keep the system updated with current product details and due dates.
• Work with domestic, foreign, and custom suppliers on incoming material.
• Work with suppliers and carriers to improve the delivery process.
• Confirm material orders meet on-time delivery requirements.
• Create purchase order entries and track their progress.
• Review, investigate, and address invoicing discrepancies.
• Coordinate with interconnected departments.
• Perform other purchasing tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits starting on Day 1.
• 401(k) contribution and match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Growth opportunities.
• Wellness programs, including eligibility to earn healthcare premium discounts and HSA employer contributions based on program status.
• Potential eligibility for a variable compensation plan bonus based on company performance within the fiscal year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level