Strategic Materials Buyer – Remote

GCG; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

GCG Custom Engineered Solutions is seeking a Buyer to join the procurement team. You will plan and purchase raw materials, manage PO lifecycle, and maintain inventory to support production schedules.

The role requires coordinating with internal teams and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and cost-efficient operations. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in manufacturing purchasing, experience with MRP/ERP (Oracle preferred), strong negotiation and Excel skills, and a track record of maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of purchasing/materials planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (Oracle strongly preferred).
• Strong understanding of material planning, inventory control, and procurement processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business applications.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy, follow-through, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders from requisition through receipt, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Procure raw materials, MRO, and services at optimal cost, quality, and lead time.
• Monitor open orders and proactively manage delivery schedules to prevent shortages or disruptions.
• Review MRP outputs in Oracle to maintain appropriate inventory levels for assigned commodities.
• Establish and adjust safety stock levels to align with production needs.
• Balance inventory investment with service level expectations.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, obtain quotations, and negotiate pricing and lead times.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships to support reliability and continuous improvement.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and support corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to align material availability with schedules.
• Resolve material issues including shortages, quality concerns, and supplier discrepancies.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and process improvements across procurement.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Excel proficiency

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Supply Chain

Tools

Oracle ERP

MRP systems

Job description

GCG Custom Engineered Solutions is seeking a Buyer to join the procurement team. You will plan and purchase raw materials, manage PO lifecycle, and maintain inventory to support production schedules.

The role requires coordinating with internal teams and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and cost-efficient operations. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in manufacturing purchasing, experience with MRP/ERP (Oracle preferred), strong negotiation and Excel skills, and a track record of maintaining