Senior Buyer — Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation & Savings

SEEK Professionals, LLC; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SEEK Professionals, LLC is seeking a Senior Buyer to support procurement for a multi-site manufacturing environment in Wisconsin. The role will manage indirect materials, MRO, capital equipment, tools, packaging, services, and related categories.

Responsibilities include sourcing, reviewing RFPs and contracts, negotiating terms, developing suppliers, analyzing costs and market trends, and managing supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, or category management experience.
• Proven negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Strong cost analysis and market knowledge.
• Knowledge of contract law and procurement regulations.
• SAP experience highly desirable.
• Experience with international suppliers preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned purchasing categories and sourcing initiatives.
• Source MRO parts, equipment, tools, packaging, services, and supplies.
• Prepare and review RFPs, proposals, contracts, and purchase orders.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms, and supplier agreements.
• Develop new suppliers based on quality, delivery, pricing, and capabilities.
• Analyze costs, market trends, pricing, and supplier performance.
• Identify and implement cost‑saving opportunities.
• Evaluate supply risks and develop alternative sourcing options.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers across multiple locations.
• Maintain procurement records and ensure compliance with policies and contracts.
• Occasional travel up to 25%.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Market knowledge

Communication

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

SEEK Professionals, LLC is seeking a Senior Buyer to support procurement for a multi-site manufacturing environment in Wisconsin. The role will manage indirect materials, MRO, capital equipment, tools, packaging, services, and related categories.

Responsibilities include sourcing, reviewing RFPs and contracts, negotiating terms, developing suppliers, analyzing costs and market trends, and managing supplier performance.