Senior Materials Buyer-Planner | Lead Supplier & Inventory

Equiliem; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem in Madison, Wisconsin seeks an experienced Senior Materials Buyer-Planner to manage purchased materials, components, and services ensuring uninterrupted supply for production. You will lead procurement, planning, supplier relationships, and data accuracy while guiding junior teammates and driving continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes SAP-based planning, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize inventory and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in materials planning, procurement, or manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of SAP ERP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as escalation point for supplier issues and supply continuity risks.
• Translate requirements and forecasts into purchase orders and planning strategies.
• Maintain SAP planning parameters and supplier lead times.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead supplier qualification and onboarding activities.

Skills

Materials planning

Procurement

Inventory management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Risk assessment

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

Equiliem in Madison, Wisconsin seeks an experienced Senior Materials Buyer-Planner to manage purchased materials, components, and services ensuring uninterrupted supply for production. You will lead procurement, planning, supplier relationships, and data accuracy while guiding junior teammates and driving continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes SAP-based planning, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize inventory and supplier performance.