Buyer

Schneider National; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider National is seeking a Buyer in Green Bay to source goods and services for the enterprise, creating contracts critical to day-to-day operations.

The role emphasizes building supplier relationships and evaluating financial risks to deliver value and ensure timely, cost-effective procurement across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 4 years of purchasing, finance or project management experience.
• CPSM certification is a plus.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
• Understand internal customers' needs to provide best value solutions.
• Qualify potential suppliers using Schneider's policies.
• Evaluate financial impacts and risks in contract development.
• Resolve issues between suppliers and internal customers.
• Research and evaluate products to find best enterprise solutions.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CPSM certification a plus

Job description

Job overview:

Schneider is seeking a Buyer in Green Bay to timely and cost-effectively source goods and services for departments throughout the enterprise. The Buyer will create contracts involving materials, equipment, supplies and services that are critical to the day-to-day operations of Schneider.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
• Understand internal customers' needs and expectations to provide the best value solutions.
• Qualify potential suppliers by using Schneider's policies and procedures.
• Evaluate financial impacts and risks when developing contractual agreements.
• Help solve problems between suppliers and internal customers.
• Research and evaluate products and services to find the best solutions for the enterprise.

Skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 4 years of purchasing, finance or project management experience.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) a plus.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Pay and benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company paid life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Results-based incentive pay program where you can earn above and beyond your base pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• See full list of purchasing benefits.

Schneider's inclusive culture

Our history has taught us that treating everyone with dignity and respect is vital to our ongoing success. We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, medical condition, veteran or military status, experience and background. This diversity and openness ensures all associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization's success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking and cultivates leadership. Any applicant may request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by contacting their Recruiter, Human Resources Business Partner, and/or Human Resources Leave Administration.