Strategic Procurement Specialist

Nexxta; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXXTA, a U.S.-based manufacturing partner with multiple Great Lakes facilities, is seeking a Buyer to procure materials, coordinate supplier pickups, and manage on-time deliveries under the Purchasing Director. The role requires strong communication with suppliers, documentation handling, and continuous improvement in purchasing processes.

Responsibilities include creating POs, resolving supplier issues, monitoring performance, and supporting cross-functional teams to maintain production

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement is a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related coursework from 4-year college or university with at least 3 years of related experience.
• APICS certification strongly preferred.
• Must work fairly independently receiving a minimum of detailed supervision and guidance.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Issue Purchase Orders and follow up with suppliers until material is received in the system – including MRO.
• Coordinate material pickups from suppliers.
• Request and maintain required paperwork from suppliers of raw materials and MRO (invoices, TDS, MSDS, COA, packing lists, certificates).
• Communicate with suppliers to ensure delivery dates are met on purchase orders.
• Negotiate and settle damage claims, rejections, losses, and returns with suppliers.
• Prepare moderately complex reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.

Skills

APICS certification

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Supply Chain or related

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Excel/Word)

Job description

NEXXTA, a U.S.-based manufacturing partner with multiple Great Lakes facilities, is seeking a Buyer to procure materials, coordinate supplier pickups, and manage on-time deliveries under the Purchasing Director. The role requires strong communication with suppliers, documentation handling, and continuous improvement in purchasing processes.

Responsibilities include creating POs, resolving supplier issues, monitoring performance, and supporting cross-functional teams to maintain production