Strategic Buyer II for NPI & Cost Savings in Manufacturing

MPE-Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Nine paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

MPE-Inc in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Buyer II to execute procurement and sourcing activities that support new product launches and ongoing production. You will manage supplier relationships, drive cost savings, and ensure materials are delivered on time, at the right quality, and within budget.

This fast-paced role rewards ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement as you monitor KPIs and lead negotiations.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing suppliers, RFQs, and contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and drive decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP system experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned programs, including sourcing, RFQs, supplier selection, and purchase order management.
• Support new product launches (NPI) by ensuring materials meet quality, cost, and timeline expectations.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships, including contract negotiations, performance management, and issue resolution.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives aligned with fiscal year targets.
• Analyze and support Make vs. Buy decisions in collaboration with engineering and operations teams.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, VA/VE, standardization efforts).
• Ensure on-time delivery, quality, and cost performance of all purchased goods and services.
• Monitor and improve working capital through effective payment terms and inventory strategies.
• Support change management activities, including engineering changes and supplier transitions.
• Track and report key procurement KPIs and performance metrics.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier management

RFQ management

Contract negotiations

Data analysis

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MPE-Inc in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Buyer II to execute procurement and sourcing activities that support new product launches and ongoing production. You will manage supplier relationships, drive cost savings, and ensure materials are delivered on time, at the right quality, and within budget.

This fast-paced role rewards ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement as you monitor KPIs and lead negotiations.