Senior Buyer

Potential with Quanex • Rice Lake, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Quanex is seeking a Senior Buyer to join our team located in Rice Lake, WI. This role involves analyzing and executing all aspects of procurement for raw materials, packaging, MRO, freight, and associated services. The Senior Buyer will be responsible for competitive bidding, source selection, purchase order creation, and supplier management. They will also analyze global market developments for key commodities, develop strategic plans, coordinate with Operations on ERP requirements, and manage non-ERP sourcing needs to ensure best value for Quanex. Additionally, the role includes negotiating and maintaining supplier terms and agreements, managing on-time deliveries, and maintaining sourcing metrics.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of manufacturing or related purchasing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to this position as they are responsible for sharing and receiving information from all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• An associate degree in business is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and execute all aspects of the procurement of raw materials, packaging, MRO, freight and associated services to include competitive bidding, source selection, purchase order creation, and supplier management.
• Analyze global market developments for key commodities and develop strategic plans to mitigate adverse effects and take advantage of positive developments.
• Coordinate with Operations on ERP driven requirements to ensure material availability, price/cost visibility and assure compliance with inventory guidelines.
• Coordinate with internal customers on the sourcing and purchase of non-ERP requirements to assure best value for Quanex while meeting customer needs.
• Negotiate and maintain all terms and agreements with suppliers while adhering to Quanex and SOX guidelines.
• Manage on-time deliveries from suppliers and maintain/distribute sourcing metrics.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Various Work Schedules
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree