Procurement Parts Buyer

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with match

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Silgan Containers is hiring a full-time, on-site Procurement Parts Buyer in Waukesha, WI to support high-volume manufacturing by sourcing spare parts, OEM components, tooling, and MRO supplies. The role collaborates with Plant Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Finance to ensure uptime and cost control.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in manufacturing procurement, ERP experience (JD Edwards/JDE preferred), and strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of purchasing/procurement in manufacturing.
• Experience with spare parts, OEM components, tooling, and MRO procurement.
• ERP systems and Microsoft Office proficiency; JD Edwards/JDE preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong negotiation, inventory management, and cost-savings track record.
• CMRP certification preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure spare parts, OEM components, tooling, and MRO materials to support continuous manufacturing.
• Interpret technical specifications, drawings, and equipment documentation for accurate purchasing.
• Manage purchase orders, monitor lead times, and expedite deliveries to avoid downtime.
• Execute strategic sourcing and cost reduction initiatives, including supplier negotiations.
• Optimize inventory levels and MRO supply chains in ERP/MRP systems.
• Monitor supplier performance on quality, delivery, and service; resolve issues.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and receiving to ensure reliability.
• Track procurement KPIs like cost savings, fill rate, and inventory turns; assist with invoices.
• Participate in on‑call rotations.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Organization

Education

Associate degree

Tools

JD Edwards/JDE

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Silgan Containers is hiring a fulltime, fully onsite Procurement Parts Buyer / Manufacturing Buyer / MRO Buyer in Waukesha, WI, to support continuous, highvolume manufacturing operations by sourcing and procuring spare parts, OEM components, production equipment parts, tooling, and MRO supplies. This role partners with Plant Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Finance to ensure plant uptime, manage supplier performance, execute inventory management and cost control, and support 24/7 manufacturing environments, making it well suited for candidates with experience in manufacturing procurement, industrial purchasing, MRO supply chain management, ERP systems, supplier negotiations, and technical part specifications.

Why Join Silgan

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• 401k retirement plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• A culture built on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Source and procure spare parts, OEM components, engineered tooling, and MRO materials to facilitate continuous manufacturing operations.
• Interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, and equipment documentation to ensure accurate and compliant purchasing.
• Manage purchase orders, monitor lead times, and proactively expedite deliveries to avoid production downtime.
• Execute strategic sourcing and cost reduction initiatives, including supplier negotiations and agreement management.
• Optimize inventory levels and MRO supply chains, maintain accurate data and planning parameters in ERP/MRP systems.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and service, and resolve issues as needed.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and receiving teams to back production reliability.
• Track and report procurement KPIs such as cost savings, fill rate, and inventory turns; assist with invoice discrepancies.
• Participate in on‑call rotations.

What You'll Need

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical, or Tooling Technology preferred; equivalent experience (technical training, apprenticeship, or military) considered.
• 3 or more years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with spare parts, OEM components, tooling, and MRO procurement.
• Background partnering with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
• Exposure to metalworking, machining, or tooling environments a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office (JD Edwards/JDE preferred).
• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Proven success in supplier negotiation, inventory management, and cost savings.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills in a fastpaced manufacturing environment.
• CMRP certification (or progress toward certification) preferred.

Who We Are

• A global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities across North and South America, Europe, and Asia.
• A supplier of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for food, beverage, healthcare, home, personal care, and beauty products.
• A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like‑minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products.

Take The Next Step

Apply today to join Silgan Containers as a Procurement Parts Buyer / Manufacturing Buyer in Waukesha, WI.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan is a drug‑free workplace.