Buyer
On-siteSturtevant, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Lead purchasing efforts for the Sturtevant plant by sourcing raw materials, indirect materials, and services while negotiating pricing, contracts, and commercial terms. Daily review requisitions for data accuracy and contract compliance, develop Requests for Proposals, and document comparative bid analysis. Interface with suppliers to ensure goods meet specifications, evaluate vendor performance, and facilitate supplier claims. Collaborate with internal customers, legal counsel, and the Finance Department on audits and invoice issues. Demonstrate safety as a core value and adhere to all purchasing policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- 3+ years computerized experience in procurement and/or general accounting experience
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
- Strong organizational ability and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to be both fast and accurate in a high-volume setting
- Ability to multitask; follow-up on pending issues; and meet deadlines
- Safety conscious and willing to work in an industrial environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Good time management and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
- Strong initiative and perseverance
- Strong ambition for continuous learning, willingness to take on additional responsibilities
- Onsite at a manufacturing facility
Desired Qualifications
- ERP experience with SAP desirable, or other equivalent ERP system
- Bilingual in Mandarin is a plus
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