Strategic Buyer, SAP & Supplier Partnerships

Wabash; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash is seeking a Purchasing professional to place POs from MRP, expedite materials, and manage supplier relationships in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will work with Central Purchasing to achieve cost savings and ensure on-time delivery.

You will confirm orders in SAP, resolve discrepancies, and collaborate with accounting, sales, and engineering. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in manufacturing purchasing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2 years' experience in purchasing or material handling.
• Proficiency in SAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Outlook.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multitask and coordinate several tasks concurrently.
• Team player with a focus on safety policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Issues Purchase Orders to support production requirements.
• Runs past-due reports and responds per material requirements.
• Receives and confirms supplier orders in SAP.
• Expedites orders for short lead times or substitutions.
• Verifies pricing and updates SAP Info Records.
• Builds and maintains supplier relationships.
• Participates in sourcing and cost-savings with Central Purchasing.
• Resolves invoice issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

SAP

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Leadership Training

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Multitasking

Interdepartmental communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Wabash is seeking a Purchasing professional to place POs from MRP, expedite materials, and manage supplier relationships in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will work with Central Purchasing to achieve cost savings and ensure on-time delivery.

You will confirm orders in SAP, resolve discrepancies, and collaborate with accounting, sales, and engineering. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in manufacturing purchasing.