Senior Buyer

ITW • Appleton, WI

9d

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Senior Buyer – Be a Key Player in Driving Supply Chain Excellence! Are you a change-maker with a passion for leadership and supply chain strategy? Step into the role of Senior Buyer —a dynamic position where you'll thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. You'll leverage your strong interpersonal skills to lead, coordinate, and support critical supply chain initiatives for the Components Division . From tactical execution to strategic planning, you'll drive continuous improvement with our suppliers and manufacturing teams—all while aligning with the broader goals of the ITW Welding Group Companies. If you're a natural leader who’s excited to motivate and inspire a team toward productivity and growth, this is the opportunity for you!

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or Business Management
• At least three years of experience in a similar role
• A solid background in supplier management (negotiation, delivery, and quality)
• A track record of managing cost savings initiatives
• The ability to set and crush both short- and long-term goals
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and rise to the challenge
• A self-starter attitude: conscientious, enthusiastic, and always positive
• Strong prioritization and analytical thinking skills
• Outstanding communication and negotiation savvy
• A team-first mindset—you build, embrace, and promote collaboration
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and time-management abilities
• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel as needed for supplier engagement and audits

Responsibilities

• Own activities related to procurement, storage, and shipment of materials
• Champion cost, quality, delivery, productivity, and simplification initiatives
• Document and celebrate all cost savings and avoidances
• Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with key vendors (not just transactional!)
• Take the lead on vendor negotiations—price, delivery, and quality compliance
• Build and manage a robust supplier base
• Conduct impactful supplier visits, evaluations, and quality audits
• Drive proactive resolution through the Corrective Action Request process
• Manage material price variance, boost inventory turns, and lead cost-reduction programs
• Supervise material handlers and inventory specialists and continuously seek smarter, simpler ways to work
• Align supplier schedules with real-time material requirements (MRD adjustments)
• Hit MOH targets and keep "non-active" inventory under control
• Oversee cycle counts and master inventory management
• Manage raw materials during exciting new product transitions/developments
• Spearhead strategic sourcing and resourcing projects across the division
• Collaborate daily with operations, product, and engineering teams

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Benefits – 401(k) match PLUS an additional retirement contribution to help you plan for the future.
• Paid Time Off – 11 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and vacation time to take time for what matters.
• Company-Paid Insurance – Life, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance to give you peace of mind.
• Family-Friendly Benefits – 4 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement to support your family journey.
• Education Assistance – tuition reimbursement because we believe in investing in your personal and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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