Buyer

Risus Talent Partners; Town of Jackson (WI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading talent acquisition firm is seeking a Buyer in Jackson, WI. This full-time role involves processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, and monitoring inventory levels. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving abilities and a BS degree in Business with an emphasis on Purchasing. The position offers a salary range from $85,000 to $130,000, along with benefits like 401(k) and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of purchasing experience preferred.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Perform effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Process company purchase orders accurately.
• Negotiate and source assigned commodities.
• Monitor inventory levels and place replenishment orders.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Communication skills

Excellent people skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

BS Degree in Business with emphasis on Purchasing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Buyer – responsible for processing purchase orders, interacting with suppliers, organizing and analyzing data to improve margins, and ensuring that buying practices and procedures are effective.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately enter and process company purchase orders for consumables, plant supplies, equipment, parts, tooling, and other outsourced products.
• Obtain supplier acknowledgements and regularly communicate planned delivery dates and lead times with customer service and sales.
• Monitor inventory levels and place replenishment purchase orders with suppliers.
• Attend the daily production meeting and communicate planned supplier delivery dates for upcoming customer shipments.
• Gain and continue to learn in-depth understanding of consumables and other regularly purchased products.
• Negotiate and source assigned commodities to create cost savings opportunities.
• Interact daily with sales, customer service, and accounting to provide exceptional internal and external customer service.

Qualifications

• Problem solving, time management, and communication skills a must.
• Excellent people skills and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel & Word) and Email.
• Previous purchasing experience required.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Office-based role with regular communication with customers, sales, purchasing, production and logistics teams. Occasional visits to the manufacturing floor and customer visits may be required.

Education and Experience

BS Degree in Business with emphasis on Purchasing is desired. Previous work experience and training may be an acceptable 'equivalent' based on his/her experience. The ability to work with limited supervision and perform effectively in a team-oriented environment is a must. Three or more years purchasing experience preferred.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development

Industry

Manufacturing

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance

Location

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