Production Buyer

Wieland • Verona, VA

6d • $76,000 - $86,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Wieland is a global manufacturer, processor, and distributor of copper and copper alloy products, including components for HVAC companies worldwide. The Production Buyer is responsible for material procurement and supplier management to support efficient manufacturing operations. The role ensures raw materials, components, packaging, and indirect supplies are available to meet production schedules while controlling costs, maintaining quality standards, and minimizing disruptions. The position is located in Verona, Virginia, and is fully on-site.

The base salary range is $76,000–$86,000 per year. The role may be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based on company performance during the fiscal year. Final pay may depend on factors including experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, and qualifications.

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 for 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.
• Resolve shortages, late deliveries, quality holds, and supply chain disruptions.
• Support new product launches through material readiness and supplier onboarding.
• Coordinate engineering changes, bill of materials (BOM) updates, and material phase-ins and phase-outs.
• Track KPIs including 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 pricing and delivery terms.
• Keep system product details and due dates current.
• 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 insurance and other benefits, starting on Day 1.
• 401(k) contribution and matching.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Growth opportunities.
• Wellness programs, including eligibility to earn healthcare premium discounts and HSA employer contributions based on program status.

What This Job Offers

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