Senior Buyer for Custom Machinery

Crane Engineering; Kimberly (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Engineering is seeking a Buyer II to support the design and manufacture of custom-engineered skid systems. The role manages day-to-day purchasing, PO placement, and supplier coordination to meet project schedules and technical requirements.

You will work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance to convert BOMs into actionable purchasing plans, expedite critical materials, and resolve supplier issues while maintaining accurate ERP data.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering Technology, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing and supplier coordination to support design and manufacture of custom-engineered skid systems.
• Convert project requirements and BOMs into purchasing plans; place and manage purchase orders; expedite materials.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Finance to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with technical requirements.
• Identify material risks early and communicate with suppliers to mitigate impact on fabrication or delivery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Supplier negotiation

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Integrity

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Crane Engineering is seeking a Buyer II to support the design and manufacture of custom-engineered skid systems. The role manages day-to-day purchasing, PO placement, and supplier coordination to meet project schedules and technical requirements.

You will work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance to convert BOMs into actionable purchasing plans, expedite critical materials, and resolve supplier issues while maintaining accurate ERP data.