Senior Plant Buyer - Bucyrus

Weir•Bucyrus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Weir ESCO is seeking a Senior Plant Buyer for their Bucyrus, Ohio location. Weir is a global leader in mining technology, focused on helping customers extract resources more efficiently and sustainably. The company plays a crucial role in the transition to renewable energy by supporting the mining of essential metals and minerals. This role involves making a significant impact by solving real-world challenges, applying skills to deliver results, working with purpose, learning daily, and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years’ experience working in Purchasing or Supply Chain.
Strong analysis, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
ERP experience; ideally with Oracle or SAP.
Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to clearly communicate expectations with vendors and internal ESCO customers.
Must be able to travel globally (above 10% global travel and 10% regional travel).

Nice To Haves

Experience in supply chain or procurement within manufacturing or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end procurement and supplier management, including negotiations, contracts, and RFQs/RFPs, ensuring optimal cost, quality, service levels, and supply continuity.
Drive demand planning and inventory optimization through forecasting, MRP, and cross-functional alignment to ensure balanced stock levels, capacity planning, and efficient material flow.
Support inbound logistics and supply coordination to ensure timely material availability for operations and capital projects.
Lead process improvements across supply chain functions, addressing performance gaps, optimizing KPIs, and enhancing service, efficiency, and cost outcomes.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, aligning on supply-demand needs, performance metrics, and strategic objectives.
Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.