Senior Buyer

The Boelter Companies; Waukesha (WI); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Boelter Companies in Pewaukee, WI seeks a Senior Buyer to manage procurement and replenishment across assigned categories, ensuring product availability and cost competitiveness. The role analyzes inventory data and collaborates with Sales, Inventory Management, and Finance to support company objectives.

Responsibilities include purchasing activities, reviewing replenishment and POs, and maintaining optimal inventory levels while balancing service levels and working capital.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.
• 5-10 years of purchasing/procurement/supply chain experience.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, foodservice, hospitality, healthcare, or industrial supply preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Purchasing activities for assigned suppliers and product categories.
• Review replenishment recommendations and purchase orders for accuracy.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels balancing service levels, turns, and working capital.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Finance, and ERP improvements.
• Promote best practices in procurement and supply chain management.

Conocimientos

Strong purchasing

Sourcing knowledge

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship building

Influence

Inventory management

Cost analysis

Landed cost modeling

Procure-to-pay

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Equivalent combo of education and experience

Herramientas

SAP S/4HANA

Descripción del empleo

Pewaukee, WI

Belong to the Boelter community that brings people together...

We value the individual where your unique perspective builds a stronger community and fuels our passion for authentic relationships.

Position Summary
The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement and replenishment of assigned product categories to ensure product availability, inventory optimization, and cost competitiveness. This position analyzes inventory and purchasing data, and collaborates with Sales, Inventory Management, and Finance to support company objectives.

Senior Buyer
Pewaukee, WI
Belong to the Boelter community that brings people together...
We value the individual where your unique perspective builds a stronger community and fuels our passion for authentic relationships.
Position Summary
The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement and replenishment of assigned product categories to ensure product availability, inventory optimization, and cost competitiveness. This position analyzes inventory and purchasing data, and collaborates with Sales, Inventory Management, and Finance to support company objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Purchasing & Inventory Management

• Manage purchasing activities for assigned suppliers and product categories.
• Review replenishment recommendations and purchase orders for accuracy and business requirements.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels while balancing service levels, turns, and working capital objectives.
• Manage purchasing of custom products, follow up with vendors to ensure artwork requirements match company requirements
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales teams to support customer opportunities and new business initiatives.
• Partner with sales to work on time seasonal bulk buys
• Work with Product Management on product launches, transitions, and rationalization efforts.
• Collaborate with Finance regarding inventory valuation, supplier rebates, cost savings, and budgeting activities.
• Support ERP system improvements and procurement process optimization.

• Promote best practices in procurement and supply chain management.
  

Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  

Experience

• 5-10 years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Experience within distribution, manufacturing, foodservice, hospitality, healthcare, or industrial supply preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA required
  

Required Skills

• Strong purchasing and sourcing knowledge.
• Understanding of purchasing best practices
• Experience using SAP in the procure to pay process
• Experience in a distribution setting (preferred)
• Experience buying custom branded products (preferred)
• Inventory management and replenishment expertise.
• Cost analysis and landed cost modeling.
  

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments and influence change