Senior Buyer

SAELENS LLC•Johnson Creek, WI

37d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Buyer to join our growing manufacturing team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring our operations have the materials necessary to support production, customer requirements, and company growth. The Senior Buyer will manage supplier relationships, execute purchasing activities, monitor inventory levels, support material planning, and help drive continuous improvement throughout the supply chain process. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced purchasing professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and wants to play a key role in supporting business operations.

Requirements

3-5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage competing deadlines.
Excellent communication and supplier relationship management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with inventory management and material planning is preferred.
Experience supporting customer-supplied inventory programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

Purchase production materials, components, castings, packaging, and operational supplies.
Manage supplier relationships and coordinate delivery schedules.
Review forecasts, inventory levels, and MRP recommendations to support purchasing decisions.
Monitor material availability and proactively address shortages.
Manage customer-supplied casting and material programs.
Work closely with Operations, Customer Service, Quality, and Engineering teams.
Support ERP system utilization and process improvements.
Participate in supplier performance management and continuous improvement initiatives.