Senior Buyer

Aston Carter•Town of Lodi, WI

10d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Buyer oversees commodity procurement, manages key supplier relationships, and supports cost-effective purchasing and timely delivery of materials and services. The role involves sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, managing purchase orders and inventory, analyzing procurement data, and collaborating with internal departments. It is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Lodi, Wisconsin.

Requirements

At least 5–7 years of related purchasing experience.
Proficiency in purchasing, procurement, negotiation, and supplier relations.
Experience achieving cost savings and building vendor relationships.
Background in industrial manufacturing.
Experience using ERP and MRP systems, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to read bills of materials, drawings, and technical specifications.
Strong math aptitude, analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Infor ERP, purchase orders, and supply chain management.
An associate degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field; other candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities

Send requests for quotation to potential suppliers, analyze quotes, and negotiate price and delivery terms.
Understand market trends and make informed purchasing decisions.
Use the ERP system to collect, analyze, and summarize data trends to support inventory planning.
Run Material Requirements Planning (MRP) daily to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; monitor and expedite orders based on inventory and production needs.
Obtain supplier recommendations for substitute materials and secure approval from the requisitioning department.
Meet with suppliers to evaluate performance and develop vendor relationships.
Identify opportunities to work with new suppliers.
Request, save, and file critical documentation.
Maintain attention to detail and uphold quality standards and compliance with policies and legal regulations.
Perform assigned special projects, such as sourcing new material for research and development.
Communicate and coordinate with Accounts Payable, Engineering, Estimating, Manufacturing, Part Sales, and Shipping/Receiving.
Expedite materials and develop and utilize alternative suppliers.
Conduct and report a final project review of costs and materials, identifying strengths and weaknesses.