Project Buyer

Jobtailor; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Wisconsin is seeking a procurement specialist to plan and drive project execution across engineering and assembly teams. You will lead technical part procurement for Valmet projects, assess feasibility from drawings, and manage supplier bids to meet budget and schedule.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, strong sourcing, and ERP experience, with emphasis on CNC and conventional machining. On-site role with coordination across engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in the manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of procurement and logistics processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience with CNC and conventional machining.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Organizational and planning capabilities.
• Ability to manage priorities and multiple situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and plan project execution with the project manager, engineering team, and assembly partner.
• Lead and coordinate procurement of technical parts for Valmet projects.
• Perform operational and strategic purchasing tasks.
• Ensure efficient sourcing of technical components for paper machine projects.
• Analyze technical drawings and assess feasibility and delivery timelines.
• Select subcontractors and invite them to bid.
• Purchase project components within budgets, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Follow up with engineering, manufacturing, and mechanical assembly teams.
• Contact suppliers to ensure delivery deadlines are met.
• Address issues and non-conformities, take corrective actions, and complete non-conformance reports.
• Manage supplier selection, bidding, analysis, purchasing, follow-up, and expediting.
• Support project manager and engineering during equipment manufacturing and workshop assembly.
• Assist with workshop assembly activities and testing.
• Provide technical support to suppliers.
• Monitor project progress until shipment.
• Develop and evaluate the subcontractor network.
• Maintain the supplier list.
• Obtain required quality documents from suppliers.
• Create, modify, and verify material lists in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with engineering and advise on mechanical design when needed.
• Procure industrial parts and participate in various projects.

Skills

Procurement

Logistics

Technical Drawing Interpretation

CNC Machining

Conventional Machining

ERP Proficiency

Material List Management

Project Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Quality Document Management

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• Manage and plan project execution with the project manager, engineering team, and assembly partner
• Lead and coordinate procurement of technical parts for Valmet projects
• Perform operational and strategic purchasing tasks
• Ensure efficient sourcing of technical components for paper machine projects
• Analyze technical drawings and assess feasibility and delivery timelines
• Select subcontractors and invite them to bid
• Purchase project components within budgets, deadlines, and quality standards
• Follow up with engineering, manufacturing, and mechanical assembly teams
• Contact suppliers to ensure delivery deadlines are met
• Address issues and non-conformities, take corrective actions, and complete non-conformance reports
• Manage supplier selection, bidding, analysis, purchasing, follow-up, and expediting
• Support project manager and engineering during equipment manufacturing and workshop assembly
• Assist with workshop assembly activities and testing
• Provide technical support to suppliers
• Monitor project progress until shipment
• Develop and evaluate the subcontractor network
• Maintain the supplier list
• Obtain required quality documents from suppliers
• Create, modify, and verify material lists in the ERP system
• Collaborate with engineering and advise on mechanical design when needed
• Procure industrial parts and participate in various projects

Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or other relevant training
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of procurement and logistics
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of CNC and conventional machining
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Organizational and planning skills
• Initiative and autonomy
• Ability to manage priorities and multiple situations simultaneously
• Comfortable working under pressure
• Teamwork skills
• Employment contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in procurement and logistics within the manufacturing industry, with a strong ability to analyze technical drawings and manage supplier relationships effectively. Proficient in project execution, ensuring compliance with budgets, deadlines, and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Procurement Management
• Technical Drawing Analysis
• Supplier Selection and Bidding
• Manufacturing Processes Knowledge
• CNC and Conventional Machining

Hard Skills

• Procurement
• Logistics
• Technical Drawing Interpretation
• CNC Machining
• Conventional Machining
• ERP System Proficiency
• Material List Management
• Project Management
• Quality Document Management
• Supplier Relationship Management

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Planning Skills
• Teamwork Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Industry
• Technical Components
• Paper Machine Projects
• Subcontractor Network
• Non-Conformance Reports

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook