Buyer Purchasing ERP Specialist for Manufacturing Projects

Oculus Search Partners; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An employee-oriented, family-focused manufacturer is seeking a full-time Buyer Purchasing ERP Specialist for Manufacturing Projects. This role offers a collaborative work environment where employees thrive together. You will be involved in sourcing materials and managing purchasing for diverse manufacturing projects, contributing to the production of custom robotic automation equipment. The ideal candidate will have significant purchasing experience and a solid understanding of ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow and learn in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing operations.
• 1+ years of experience with ERP software.
• 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Performing administrative-level purchasing duties.
• Communicating with engineers, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Creating purchase orders and sourcing materials.

Skills

Purchasing experience

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Buyer Purchasing ERP Specialist for Manufacturing Projects

• Three or more years of purchasing experience for manufacturing operations, one or more years of experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, and two or more years of experience with Microsoft Excel are required.
• Pay is $20 to $25 hourly.
• Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder.
• No remote work allowed.
• Full-time, permanent W-2 employee with full benefits.
• No relocation assistance; located in the Waukesha, Wisconsin area.

This employee-oriented, family-oriented debt-free manufacturer is hiring a full-time, permanent Buyer Purchasing ERP Specialist for Manufacturing Projects. The work environment is collaborative, and employees work well together. Customers are diverse across numerous industries. The company produces custom robotic automation equipment and machines from the ground up, making the work varied and interesting. Employees have opportunities to learn and grow within this role. Responsibilities include:

• Performing administrative-level purchasing duties (not a senior buyer).
• Communicating with engineers, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Sourcing metals, plastics, parts, and components.
• Pricing and purchasing items for manufacturing projects.
• Creating purchase orders.
• Purchasing strictly for specific projects, most of which are already specified.
• Entering data into ERP software and Microsoft Excel.

The ideal candidate's background should include:

• At least three years of purchasing experience in manufacturing operations.
• One or more years of experience with ERP software.
• Two or more years of experience with Microsoft Excel.
• A solid work history.
• Residency within a 45-minute drive of the location.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (U.S. citizen or Green Card holder).