Buyer I

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Apogee Architectural Metals is seeking a Buyer I to support multi-site manufacturing by procuring essential materials, supplies, and services. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and cost efficiency across facilities.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Office-based with occasional plant visits and travel to other sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in supply chain.
• Negotiation skills: ability to negotiate prices, contracts, and delivery terms with suppliers to achieve cost-effective purchasing.
• Analytical skills: able to analyze purchasing data and trends to support decision-making and identify cost-savings opportunities.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with suppliers and internal teams.
• Detail oriented with high accuracy in processing orders and supplier relationships.
• Proactive problem solver to troubleshoot and resolve supplier-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders within an ERP system.
• Utilize configuration software with engineering requirements to build project-specific orders.
• Ensure PO delivery on schedule by coordinating with vendors and updating systems.
• Acknowledge daily PO confirmations and communicate discrepancies to relevant teams.
• Support procurement activities across estimating, engineering, accounting, buying/planning, sales, and operations.
• Maintain integrity in supplier interactions and participate in continuous improvement.
• Adhere to policies, CBPs, standards, and SOPs; follow safety policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance, or related field

1+ year experience in supply chain

Tools

Epicor ERP

JDE MRP

Job description

Buyer I page is loaded## Buyer Ilocations: Monett, MO: Wausau, WItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR111798Apogee Architectural Metals***Position Summary***As a Buyer I, you will play a key role in supporting our multi-site manufacturing operations by procuring essential materials, supplies, and services. You will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness across our facilities. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.***Key Responsibilities**** Create purchase orders within an ERP system.* Utilize configuration software in conjunction with engineering requirements to build job-specific items/orders on a per project basis.* Assure that the purchase orders are delivered on schedule by monitoring open order reports, working with the vendors to confirm ship dates, and updating the internal system to assure its accuracy.* Accountable for acknowledging daily purchase order confirmations from our vendor partners and proactively sharing any discrepancies with the appropriate teams in Epicor and JDE MRP software programs.* Support all levels of the organization as it relates to their involvement in the procurement of goods through the supply chain. These groups include, but are not limited to, estimating, engineering, accounting, buying/planning, sales, and operations.* Maintain integrity in supplier interaction.* Support and participate in continuous improvement efforts.* Adhere to established Policies, Critical Business practices (CBPs), Standards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)* Adhere to established safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for all associates.***Experience & Skills*****Education*** Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field preferred.**Experience*** Minimum of 1 year experience in supply chain.**Required Skills:*** Negotiation skills: ability to negotiate prices, contracts, and delivery terms with suppliers to achieve cost-effective purchasing.* Analytical skills: Capable for analyzing purchasing data and trends to support decision-making and identify cost-savings opportunities.* Strong organizational: ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.* Communication skills: effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with suppliers and internal teams* Detail orientated: high degree of accuracy in processing orders and managing supplier relationships.* Proactive problem solver with the ability to trouble shoot and resolve supplier-related issues.* Strong customer service orientation with collaborative approach to working with internal departments, such as production, engineering, and finance.* Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment wand adapt to changing priorities.* Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles a plus.APICS or other supply chain certification is advantageous but not required.* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).**Work Environment/Travel Requirements*** Office environment with occasional visits to the manufacturing floor.* Extended periods of office work on a computer and in team meetings.* Occasional travel related to other sites / corporate.**Physical Requirement**s* Lift up to 10 lbs.**Our Benefits**We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.* Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)* Incentive Plans* 401(k) with employer contribution and match* Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match* Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)* Paid Holidays* Tuition Reimbursement Program* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Wellness Program* Training and Career ProgressionApogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.**Architectural Metals (Metals)** is a segment within Apogee that is a provider of aluminum windows, curtainwall (soon to be retired), storefront and entrance systems. We offer an integrated set of capabilities including design, engineering, extrusion, finishing, fabrication, and assembly.Our market-leading brands offer solutions for a wide range of construction project types and sizes across the U.S. and Canada. We are known for our dependable on-time service, robust engineering capabilities, broad product portfolio, and industry-leading quality. Brands supported within the ***Metals*** segment include: Alumicor, EFCO, Linetec, and Tubelite.