Buyer II

Enerpac Tool Group Corp; Town of Columbus (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Enerpac Tool Group is seeking a Buyer Planner II in Wisconsin to manage day-to-day procurement and material availability for assigned parts and suppliers. You will own PO execution, supplier commitments, shortage recovery, and planning data, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.

The role requires strong analytical skills, ERP/Oracle proficiency, and the ability to resolve moderately complex issues with data-driven actions in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of purchasing, material planning, inventory, or related supply-chain experience in manufacturing or distribution.
• Experience using ERP or material-planning systems; Oracle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain purchase orders and blanket orders for materials and services.
• Resolve moderately complex purchasing issues and discrepancies with recommended actions.
• Manage day-to-day supplier relationships and performance improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to expedite or de-expedite POs based on priorities.
• Monitor inventory parameters to support on-time delivery and working capital.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

MS Office

ERP systems

Oracle

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification (plus)

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Overview

ENERPAC – Who we are?

Enerpac Tool Group is a premier industrial tools, services, technology, and solutions provider serving customers around the world. The Company is a global leader in high-pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products, and solutions for the precise positioning of heavy loads that help customers safely and reliably tackle challenging jobs. Founded in 1910, Enerpac Tool Group is headquartered at the Enerpac Center in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and trades on the NYSE under the symbol "EPAC".

Our vision is to be our customer’s preferred partner through relentless innovation of industrial tools and services that help them safely and reliably tackle their toughest jobs around the world.

For further information on Enerpac Tool Group and its businesses, visit the Company's website at https://www.enerpactoolgroup.com/.

Summary – basic function of the role

The Buyer Planner II independently manages day-to-day procurement and material availability for assigned parts, suppliers, and commodities. The role owns purchase-order execution, supplier commitments, shortage recovery, inventory and planning data, and routine supplier performance for the assigned portfolio. The Buyer Planner II resolves moderately complex purchasing and supply issues, prioritizes actions with limited day-to-day direction, and partners with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support safety, quality, delivery, cost, and working-capital objectives.

Shift: Monday - Friday; standard business hours with flexibility based on business needs

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and maintain purchase orders and blanket orders for assigned materials, components, equipment, and services in accordance with approved demand, established procedures, and authorization requirements.
• Independently resolve moderately complex purchasing issues and discrepancies involving order quantities, pricing, delivery, invoicing, receipts, quality, and supply continuity; **escalate** significant risks with clear supporting information and recommended actions.
• Manage day-to-day supplier relationships for assigned suppliers and commodities, including delivery commitments, quality and supply issues, corrective‑action follow‑up, and supplier performance improvement.
• Work cross‑functionally to expedite or de‑expedite purchase orders based on shortages, production priorities, customer requirements, inventory levels, and supplier commitments. Participate in operating reviews as appropriate.
• Monitor and maintain assigned inventory and planning parameters, including safety stock, reorder points, lead times, order quantities and multiples, forecasts, and supplier information, to support customer delivery while managing working capital.
• Obtain and maintain supplier acknowledgements and follow up on unacknowledged, past‑due, and at‑risk purchase orders to meet established KPI targets and recovery commitments.
• Analyze shortage, inventory, open‑order, and supplier‑performance information; identify and lead practical continuous‑improvement actions that improve cost, quality, delivery, data accuracy, and working capital.
• Partner with Category Managers and Supply Chain leadership on RFQs, cost comparisons, supplier qualification, sourcing activities, and supplier or part transitions. Lead assigned portions of projects and support implementation to balance quality, cost, delivery, and supply continuity.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret purchasing, shortage, inventory, open‑order, and supplier information and take appropriate action.
• Effective negotiation and professional written and verbal communication skills with suppliers and cross‑functional partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and related business applications; working knowledge of ERP and material‑control systems is required. Oracle experience is preferred.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and time‑management skills, including the ability to independently prioritize competing requirements and meet established deadlines.
• Working knowledge of material requirements planning, lead times, safety stock, reorder points, order quantities, Kanban, supplier‑managed inventory, and purchasing practices.
• Self‑motivated and able to work with limited day‑to‑day direction while collaborating effectively in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Ability to respond to internal customer and supplier inquiries, resolve moderately complex issues, and **escalate** material risks with clear facts and recommended actions.
• Ability to influence others through facts, reasoning, and clear communication.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and lead assigned portions of supplier, sourcing, transition, or continuous‑improvement activities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. An associate degree with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience, may be considered.
• Three to five years of purchasing, material planning, inventory, or related supply‑chain experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience using an ERP or material‑planning system and independently managing purchase orders, supplier follow‑up, shortages, and assigned planning data. Oracle experience is preferred.
• Professional certification such as ASCM CPIM or CSCP, or ISM CPSM, is a plus.

Physical Demands

Employee may have to lift documents/work materials up to 30 pounds in weight. Employee will have to be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations, including traveling by air/auto to remote sites. Position may require travel up to 5% of time depending on assigned projects. Employee will need to listen, understand, and speak with team members in person, telephonically, and electronically at all levels within a diverse workforce and with supported organizations. Employee is able to work in front of a personal computer and telephone for long periods of time.

Work Environment

Primary work environment is temperature-controlled office setting but may also be visiting different manufacturing facilities where following appropriate safety protocols at the location would be required. Employee will be exposed to low levels of noise in the office and elevated levels of noise on the plant floor.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Diversity Statement

We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We will ensure your application is fairly considered and if hired, you will have an equitable opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. Enerpac Tool Group will provide reasonable accommodations within the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team for additional information.

If you’re looking for a unique, exciting career with variety and potential for growth, Enerpac Tool Group offers challenges & extraordinary rewards for people on a global scale.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the job described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

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