Buyer — Fast-Paced Manufacturing (SAP)

Fives; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual performance incentive

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Career development and training

Employee assistance programs

Advancement opportunities

Internal mobility North America

Exposure to advanced manufacturing

Job summary

Fives Giddings & Lewis in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is seeking a Buyer to manage high-volume purchasing activity to support customer requirements and production schedules. The role emphasizes sourcing, expediting, and delivering critical materials on time, with a focus on cost, delivery, and service objectives.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, maintain ERP data accuracy, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/bachelor-equivalent education or 3–5 years of purchasing experience required.
• Experience procuring engineered, technical, or complex components preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Understanding of purchasing and inventory management in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage outstanding part requirements with focus on delivery performance, efficiency, and cost.
• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders within SAP, ensuring pricing and delivery data accuracy.
• Evaluate material requirements and demand signals to support customer orders and production schedules.
• Expedite purchase orders and follow parts through procurement and fulfillment.
• Support Strategic Buyers with supplier lead time management, stocking strategies, and supply continuity.
• Maintain ERP data integrity through timely transaction processing and reporting.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to reduce lead times and improve on-time delivery.
• Act as liaison between suppliers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Customer Service, and Operations.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier credits; support procurement issues.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing procedures, safety standards, and quality requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional

Self-starter

Prioritization

Education

Associate degree in Business

Associate degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Fives Giddings & Lewis in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is seeking a Buyer to manage high-volume purchasing activity to support customer requirements and production schedules. The role emphasizes sourcing, expediting, and delivering critical materials on time, with a focus on cost, delivery, and service objectives.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, maintain ERP data accuracy, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to drive improvements.