Buyer II

Plexus Corp.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Wisconsin is seeking a procurement professional to manage the execution of purchasing goods and services in line with quality, delivery, and pricing guidelines.

The role focuses on tactical buying, PO management, inventory minimization while meeting production needs, and supporting automated procurement processes. A Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related experience is preferred, and strong analytical, communication and Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work across functional groups and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing of materials in accordance with guidelines and customer contracts, ensuring AVL adherence, price, quality and delivery.
• Makes tactical buying decisions with respect to the placement and management of all purchase orders, including rescheduling, cancellations, and exceptions.
• Minimize inventory while maintaining adequate material to meet production plans.
• Collaboratively manage procurement automation processes to support efficient purchasing and data integrity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of related experience

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range: $63,900.00 - $95,900.00

Purpose Statement

Individuals are expected to be self sufficient in managing the procurement execution of assigned goods, commodities and/or services in accordance with the quality, delivery and pricing as detailed in Purchasing SOP's and WI's.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Responsible for purchasing of materials in accordance with the guidelines set forth by Plexus management and the customer's contract in terms of AVL adherence, unit price, quality and delivery.
• Makes tactical buying decisions with respect to the placement and management of all purchase orders. This process encompasses order placement, rescheduling and cancellations, as well as timely resolution of non conforming material, goods in discrepancies and invoice queries.
• Minimize inventory while maintaining adequate material to meet production plans. Initiate appropriate corrective actions and escalation to avoid impacting the production schedule.
• Collaboratively manage established procurement automation processes which includes optimizing, troubleshooting, and ensuring data integrity within our automation systems to support efficient and accurate purchasing. Includes tactical decision-making of when to leverage automation vs request exceptions in overall execution.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment across various functional business groups
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Strong Google Workspace or MS Office skills with advanced knowledge of Excel
• General office equipment and materials

Physical Requirements

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.