Sr. Buyer

Trachte Building Systems; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Trachte Building Systems is seeking an experienced Procurement professional to manage supplier relations, negotiate terms, and oversee end-to-end purchasing linked to production schedules.

The role emphasizes cost savings, accuracy in MRP-driven purchasing, and collaboration with internal teams to meet demand and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Operations Management, Production Planning, Inventory Management or related field.
• 3+ years’ work experience. Other experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements.
• Understands computerized inventory tracking and record keeping system.
• Demonstrates logical and creative problem-solving techniques.
• Effectively communicates both verbal and written.
• Must demonstrate the flexibility to adapt to constant change, interruptions, and repetition without losing efficiency or focus.
• This position requires a need to exercise independent judgment and action
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook required.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate price and material agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Manage full procurement process from requisition to delivery, including PO creation and expediting.
• Lead annual cost savings initiatives through supplier negotiations and process improvements.
• Ensure purchasing transactions comply with company policies and controls.
• Review MRP and execute transactions accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with demand forecasts and business goals.
• Validate POs and correct confirmations to improve accuracy and reduce errors.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor performance for continuous improvement.
• Contribute to safety and quality initiatives within the organization.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Adaptability

Independent judgment

Education

BA/BS in Operations Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• Negotiate price and material agreements with appropriate and approved suppliers.
• Manage the full procurement process from requisition to delivery, including purchase order creation, expediting, and ensuring timely receipt of goods/services required to support production schedules.
• Lead annual cost savings initiatives through strategic supplier negotiations, resourcing projects, design optimization, and process improvements.
• Facilitate purchasing transaction activities ensuring that company purchasing controls are in place and transactions are in compliance with company policies.
• Review MRP (Material Resource Planning) and execute transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand demand requirements, forecasting, and align procurement activities with business objectives.
• Validate purchase orders and thoroughly review and correct all confirmations to improve accuracy and reduce service errors
• Ensure timely communication within the department, company and other stakeholders.
• Resolve issues, serve as a resource in troubleshooting complex matters and ensure that calls with questions are responded to in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Manage and maintain strong supplier relationships, including performance monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow company Quality Business Management System (BMS). Collaborate with other departments to close operational gaps and audit requirements for material tracing.
• Follow safety activities and safety program to help promote safety culture in the entire organization.
• Maintain excellent communication, cooperation and teamwork among all stakeholders within the company.

• Negotiate price and material agreements with appropriate and approved suppliers.
• Manage the full procurement process from requisition to delivery, including purchase order creation, expediting, and ensuring timely receipt of goods/services required to support production schedules.
• Lead annual cost savings initiatives through strategic supplier negotiations, resourcing projects, design optimization, and process improvements.
• Facilitate purchasing transaction activities ensuring that company purchasing controls are in place and transactions are in compliance with company policies.
• Review MRP (Material Resource Planning) and execute transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand demand requirements, forecasting, and align procurement activities with business objectives.
• Validate purchase orders and thoroughly review and correct all confirmations to improve accuracy and reduce service errors
• Ensure timely communication within the department, company and other stakeholders.
• Resolve issues, serve as a resource in troubleshooting complex matters and ensure that calls with questions are responded to in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Manage and maintain strong supplier relationships, including performance monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow company Quality Business Management System (BMS). Collaborate with other departments to close operational gaps and audit requirements for material tracing.
• Follow safety activities and safety program to help promote safety culture in the entire organization.
• Maintain excellent communication, cooperation and teamwork among all stakeholders within the company.

Qualifications

• A BA or BS Degree in Operations Management, Production Planning, Inventory Management or other related business field
• 3+ years’ work experience. Other experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements.
• Understands computerized inventory tracking and record keeping system.
• Demonstrates logical and creative problem-solving techniques.
• Effectively communicates both verbal and written.
• Must demonstrate the flexibility to adapt to constant change, interruptions, and repetition without losing efficiency or focus.
• This position requires a need to exercise independent judgment and action
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook required.