Buyer

Behm Consulting LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC) is seeking a Buyer to manage purchasing and planning for production, aftermarket service, and MRO needs across a complex manufacturing environment.

You will source diverse components, evaluate supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with Engineering and QA to ensure cost, quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent purchasing experience.
• 1-3 years of purchasing/procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Experience purchasing fabricated, machined, or commercial components.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production planning.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase fabricated, machined, commercial, electronic, plastic, rubber, and MRO components.
• Evaluate supplier performance for quality, delivery, cost, and service.
• Build strong supplier partnerships while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Create and manage purchase orders using ERP/MRP planning systems.
• Monitor inventory levels and material availability to support production schedules.
• Expedite critical orders and communicate shortages or delays with internal teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering to implement Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Partner with Quality Assurance to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data, pricing, and supplier information.
• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Support company goals related to inventory turns, delivery performance, quality, and cost reduction.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Analytics

Organizational skills

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Join a Global Leader in Industrial Manufacturing

Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC) is a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced paperboard cup and container forming equipment, helping customers around the world produce high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions. For more than 70 years, PMC has built its reputation on engineering excellence, innovation, and exceptional customer support, serving some of the world's most recognized foodservice and consumer packaging brands. With a commitment to quality, advanced manufacturing, and continuous improvement, PMC offers employees the opportunity to build rewarding careers while making a meaningful impact. Behm Consulting, LLC is proud to partner with Paper Machinery Corporation in the search for talented professionals who are ready to grow with an innovative and respected global manufacturer.

If you enjoy supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, solving supply chain challenges, and working in a collaborative manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Buyer, you'll manage purchasing and planning activities supporting the production and aftermarket service of complex manufacturing equipment, along with MRO purchases for operations and facilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Source and purchase fabricated, machined, commercial, electronic, plastic, rubber, and MRO components.
• Evaluate supplier performance for quality, delivery, cost, and service.
• Build strong supplier partnerships while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Create and manage purchase orders using ERP/MRP planning systems.
• Monitor inventory levels and material availability to support production schedules.
• Expedite critical orders and communicate shortages or delays with internal teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering to implement Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Partner with Quality Assurance to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data, pricing, and supplier information.
• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Support company goals related to inventory turns, delivery performance, quality, and cost reduction.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field, or equivalent purchasing experience
• 1-3 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or buyer experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience purchasing fabricated, machined, or commercial components preferred
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production planning
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPIM or CPSM certification
• Experience in Make-to-Stock, Configure-to-Order, or Engineer-to-Order manufacturing
• Experience sourcing plastic, rubber, electronic, or MRO products

Why You'll Love Working at PMC

• Stable, growing manufacturing company with a long history of success
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on operations and customer satisfaction
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and holidays

Paper Machinery Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.