Senior Buyer: Global Sourcing & Supply Chain Lead

Wilson Tool Canada; White Bear Lake (MN); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wilson Tool Enterprises in Minnesota seeks a Senior Buyer to manage complex procurement and logistics for commodities and materials. The role emphasizes experience, independence, and industry knowledge to drive supplier selection and long-term agreements.

You will coordinate with internal teams, analyze MRP, and optimize inventory while ensuring compliance with policy and contract terms. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• APICS certification preferred
• Experience in a Lean manufacturing environment is a plus
• Background in purchasing, inventory control, or related functions required
• Background in raw and semi-manufactured steel sourcing and procurement

Responsabilidades

• Receives requisitions, reviews them for completeness and accuracy, selects qualified suppliers, requests bids, evaluates quotations, and makes final supplier recommendations.
• Monitors, analyzes, and supports daily MRP system activities, maintains inventory levels, and identifies potential financial exposure.
• Maintains master data related to assigned parts and commodities.
• Prepares purchase orders and long-term agreements with accurate requirements, specifications, and terms.
• Initiates corrective actions to ensure delivery schedules and contract commitments are met.
• Ensures compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with internal departments to review specs and sourcing requirements, and makes procurement recommendations.
• Ensures supplier quality standards, on-time delivery, lead time management, and safety stock optimization.
• Negotiates pricing, terms, and changes to purchase orders; ensures PO accuracy and compliance.
• Identifies and evaluates new suppliers, including global sourcing opportunities and industry developments.
• Serves as liaison across Wilson Tool Enterprises on global procurement initiatives.
• Leads supplier discussions on pricing, delivery, quality, value analysis, engineering changes, and process improvements.
• Provides guidance and support to other procurement team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Conocimientos

MS Office

MS D365

AI tools

Negotiation

Manufacturing knowledge

Educación

Bachelors in Business

APICS certification

Lean manufacturing

Purchasing & inventory

Steel sourcing

Herramientas

MS D365

Descripción del empleo

Wilson Tool Enterprises in Minnesota seeks a Senior Buyer to manage complex procurement and logistics for commodities and materials. The role emphasizes experience, independence, and industry knowledge to drive supplier selection and long-term agreements.

You will coordinate with internal teams, analyze MRP, and optimize inventory while ensuring compliance with policy and contract terms. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential.