Fabrication Purchasing Manager: Inventory & Suppliers

DR Power LLP; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems, Inc. in Eagle, Wisconsin, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the purchasing team at the Fabrication Center of Excellence. The role focuses on optimizing inventory levels and manufacturing efficiency through plan-for-every-part processes and pull-based replenishment strategies.

The candidate will drive supplier relationships, forecast demand, and manage procurement transactions in a fast-paced fabrication environment, ensuring timely deliveries and budget adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience in supply chain.
• 3–5 years of purchasing in manufacturing.
• 1–3 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain inventory using PFEP to improve fill rates and inventory turns.
• Use pull-based replenishment and ABCXYZ segmentation to optimize stock.
• Execute procure-to-pay processes and supplier onboarding.
• Support supplier demand forecasting, capacity planning and supply base management.
• Collaborate with Strategic Global Sourcing to build supplier relationships.
• Identify and resolve issues delaying material deliveries with suppliers.
• Improve supplier on-time delivery using Generac portal solutions and ASN.
• Work with Planning and Materials teams to meet KPI targets and budgets.
• Manage make/buy and dual-source volumes; coordinate cross-functional needs.
• Assist during new supplier onboarding and release processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership / supervisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Accounting or Industrial

APICS

CPM

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

Generac Power Systems, Inc. in Eagle, Wisconsin, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the purchasing team at the Fabrication Center of Excellence. The role focuses on optimizing inventory levels and manufacturing efficiency through plan-for-every-part processes and pull-based replenishment strategies.

The candidate will drive supplier relationships, forecast demand, and manage procurement transactions in a fast-paced fabrication environment, ensuring timely deliveries and budget adherence.