Strategic Materials Planner & Buyer

Velocity Machine; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Machine in De Pere, WI is seeking a supply chain professional to manage inventory flow and purchasing to ensure on-time job completion and shipping. You will leverage supplier relationships, monitor material availability, and optimize resources to meet production schedules.

The role requires 3–5 years in supply chain, strong communication, analytical and organizational skills, plus experience with scheduling software (Job Boss a plus) and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor degree preferred; high school diploma acceptable.
• 3–5 years in supply chain experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; scheduling software experience required; Job Boss a plus.
• Strong communication, organization and time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and negotiate terms.
• Process purchase orders and track material status to meet schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize capacity to ship on time.
• Analyze market conditions to ensure material availability.
• Provide timely internal and external customer service.
• Use scheduling software to enter quotes and set up job folders.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and report status to operations.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and safety guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Independent thinking

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job Boss

Job description

Velocity Machine in De Pere, WI is seeking a supply chain professional to manage inventory flow and purchasing to ensure on-time job completion and shipping. You will leverage supplier relationships, monitor material availability, and optimize resources to meet production schedules.

The role requires 3–5 years in supply chain, strong communication, analytical and organizational skills, plus experience with scheduling software (Job Boss a plus) and MS Office.