Buyer

Global Power Components; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components is seeking a motivated Buyer to join their Purchasing team in Milwaukee, WI. This position will involve negotiating services and materials while establishing and maintaining valuable supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and proficiency in MS Office. Experience with ERP systems, particularly Epicor, is preferred. Join a growing manufacturer dedicated to quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation, decision making and organizational skills required.
• Experience in purchasing related duties preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook is essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain supplier relationships.
• Analyze market trends for pricing.
• Monitor critical path items and make necessary adjustments.

Skills

Strong negotiation, decision making and organizational skills

Working knowledge of Purchasing related duties

Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Tools

ERP systems, preferably Epicor

Job description

Title

Buyer

Company

Global Power Components - www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location

Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type

Direct Hire

Overview

Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. Global Power produces weld assemblies, fabricated metal buildings, and large complex assemblies of power equipment. As a result of our expansion and continued growth, we are looking for a motivated Buyer to join our Purchasing team.

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for purchasing and negotiating services, materials and supplies which will include, but not limited to:

• Establish and maintain supplier relationships
• Research current and potential new vendors
• Analyze market trends for pricing
• Ensure special order item accuracy per Engineering drawings
• Monitor critical path items and make necessary adjustments
• Ensuring incoming products meets GPC standards
• Ensure stock data/BOL accuracy

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation, decision making and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Purchasing related duties and responsibilities
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Pareto Charts
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Epicor
• Purchasing experience in a manufacturing organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affi­rmative Action Employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.