Strategic Buyer — Sourcing, Negotiations & Impact

Michels Corporation; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401(k) plan

Legal Plan

Identity Theft protection

Job summary

Michels Corporation is seeking a Buyer in Wisconsin to ensure timely purchasing within authority limits, issue purchase orders and requisitions, and analyze quotes to identify opportunities. You will negotiate terms with suppliers, maintain vendor data, and support internal teams to ensure smooth order processing and delivery.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, strong computer skills, and experience with eProcurement or eSourcing tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer proficiency.
• Proficiency with using eProcurement or eSourcing tools (desired).
• Relevant industry experience (desired).
• Valid driver's license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue purchase orders and requisitions; secure price advantages of quantity buying; compose bid quotations; analyze quotes received; outline performance standards, tolerances, terms, and warranties. Execute contracts up to limits identified by Supply Chain management.
• Conduct price and vendor quote analysis to identify new opportunities and complete initial research of vendors.
• Maintain current and accurate database information: lead times, open purchase orders, quality, and commitments.
• Provide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers and organizations.
• Interface with other divisions and departments to support order processing, shipping, delivery, and quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Price analysis

Vendor quotes

Contract negotiation

Customer service

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

eProcurement tools

eSourcing tools

Job description

Michels Corporation is seeking a Buyer in Wisconsin to ensure timely purchasing within authority limits, issue purchase orders and requisitions, and analyze quotes to identify opportunities. You will negotiate terms with suppliers, maintain vendor data, and support internal teams to ensure smooth order processing and delivery.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, strong computer skills, and experience with eProcurement or eSourcing tools.