Senior Buyer

Alamo Group; Town of Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Profit sharing

401K matching

Uniforms provided

Gym membership reimbursement

Educational assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Super Products LLC is seeking a Senior Buyer at the Mukwonago, WI facility. This role manages supplier relationships, purchasing activities, material planning, and cost-reduction initiatives to ensure timely, cost-effective materials for production.

The position emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, Lean principles, and strong negotiation skills with opportunities for growth in a growing manufacturing company offering comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in Technical or Operations discipline.
• Four (4) years' experience of procurement, supply chain or related supply management.
• Experience and/or knowledge of Lean Principles.
• Effective trouble shooting, problem solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Critical Supply Relationships by regular communications with the supply base.
• Drive cost reduction activities and cost avoidance opportunities.
• Interact with suppliers to communicate delivery expectations and lead-times.
• Work with Engineering to provide assistance on ECO opportunities.
• Maintain material master records for assigned materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical or Operations

Tools

Lean Principles

Job description

Super Products LLC, an Alamo Group Company, is a growing manufacturing company with anew headquarters in Mukwonago, WI and nationwide rental store facilities. We have been designing and manufacturing high quality vacuum truck equipment since 1973 that include the most innovative features available in the market.

Safety is our top priority. We pride ourselves on creating a safe and healthy work environment where our employees can grow and prosper throughout their careers. We offer a customizable benefits package that begins after just 30 days of employment. Take the next step in your career and join a winning team!

Performance Objectives

• Maintain Critical Supply Relationships by regular communications with the supply base. Which should include Quality, Capacity, Pricing and Delivery requirements to meet Super Products needs.
• Meet Commercial Expectations by driving overall cost competitiveness throughout the supply base through optimization, negotiation, design/manufacturing opportunities and identifying new suppliers.
• Interact with suppliers to communicate delivery expectations, forecasts, design changes, lead-time management and material expedites to ensure Supplier On-Time Delivery to Super Products production schedule.
• Drive cost reduction activities and cost avoidance opportunities.
• Work with Engineering to provide assistance on ECO opportunities.
• Maintain material master records for assigned materials.
• Review and maintain part consumption characteristics to ensure appropriate planning parameters are maintained.
• Ability to work on cross-function teams for various Kaizen events.
• Strong Team Player and Contributor with attention to detail and an orientation towards results/execution.

Knowledge, Skills and, Abilities (KSA's)

• Possesses excellent communication skills, strong negotiating skills and ability to multi-task.
• A natural forward planner who critically assess their own performance
• Self-driven, high energy, positive attitude, collaborative, respectful and trustworthy
• Enjoys challenging the status quo, takes risks, presents new ways of doing things.
• Takes pride in their work and takes ownership in the success of the organization.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor level degree in Technical or Operations discipline.
• Four (4) years' experience of procurement, supply chain or related supply management.
• Experience and/or knowledge of Lean Principles
• Effective trouble shooting, problem solving and organizational skills. Able to handle frequent interruptions, meet tight deadlines and handle conflict resolution in an effective manner.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels of responsibility.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work extended hours when required.
• Travel is minimal.

Relocation not available for this position

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled | Drug-Free Workplace

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affidative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Overview

Super Products LLC is currently accepting applications for our SeniorBuyer position at ourMukwonago facility.

The senior buyermanages supplier relationships, purchasing activities, material planning, and cost-reduction initiatives to ensure timely, cost-effective materials are available to support production.

Super Products Offers:

• Day 1 Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 1 st Shift Hours
• Profit Share
• Company provided uniforms
• New, clean, safe facility
• Growing, successful company
• Plus a full, comprehensive benefit package including:
• Matching 401K
• Paid Holidays, Sick Time and Vacation
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance, STD and LTD
• Educational assistance and dependent scholarship programs

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled | Drug-Free Workplace

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affidative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).

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