BUYER
$60,000–$70,000 year
On-siteStoughton, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Manage procurement of raw materials, packaging, and MRO supplies for a Stoughton, Wisconsin vinyl coating manufacturer, working closely with plant leadership and production teams. Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms to ensure cost competitiveness and reliability while utilizing SAP to create purchase orders, track inventory transactions, and support material planning. Monitor supplier performance related to quality and delivery, resolve supply disruptions, and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements. Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and procurement best practices.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on SAP experience, with daily use for purchase orders, inventory tracking, and material planning
- Ability to negotiate supplier pricing, contracts, and delivery terms
- Experienced in managing supplier relationships and evaluating supplier performance
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working effectively with plant leadership, production, and operations teams
- Familiarity with inventory management, production planning, or material forecasting
Desired Qualifications
- raw materials, packaging, or MRO supplies preferred
- Experience supporting chemical, coatings, plastics, or industrial manufacturing
- Track record of cost reduction initiatives, process improvements, or supplier consolidation projects
- Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement programs
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