Strategic Supply Chain Buyer

3M HEALTHCARE; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry‑Wehmiller is seeking a purchasing specialist in a manufacturing environment in the United States. You will analyze specifications, determine best supply sources, survey markets, establish supplier relationships, and negotiate smaller contracts to meet policy and drive cost reduction.

The role also involves managing site inventory, supporting cross‑functional teams, attending meetings, evaluating suppliers against scorecards, and participating in projects such as e‑commerce and spend

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business or a related field.
• CSCP, CLTD, CPIM or equivalent certification preferred.
• Typically requires 0–2 years of experience in purchasing or supply management.
• Typically has 0–2 years of experience in sourcing packaging components or manufacturing services.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Analyze specifications, quality, quantity and delivery requirements for assigned less complex product category and/or specific project, determine the best supply source, and survey markets for new supply sources.
• Establish strong, collaborative relationships with selected suppliers.
• Negotiate and create smaller, less complex supplier contracts based on competence, competitive standing, and alignment with the company vision; maintain cost control and drive cost reduction.
• Prepare, analyze, evaluate and issue quotations ensuring all purchasing policy and objectives are met; complete purchase transactions ensuring all deliverables are met.
• Be responsible for site inventory levels, product rejects and chargebacks.
• Attend daily cross‑functional team meetings and support parts flow to operations; resolve escalated supplier issues.
• Evaluate suppliers against quarterly scorecards, perform site visits, collect and analyze internal metric data, and enforce compliance with all performance parameters.
• Assist with or participate in key projects such as e‑commerce, product development, spend and cost‑reduction analysis, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Project management

Problem solving

Prioritization

Customer service

Collaboration

Team oriented

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Relationship management

Cross functional teamwork

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Purchasing Business or related field

CSCP CLTD CPIM or equivalent certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Barry‑Wehmiller is seeking a purchasing specialist in a manufacturing environment in the United States. You will analyze specifications, determine best supply sources, survey markets, establish supplier relationships, and negotiate smaller contracts to meet policy and drive cost reduction.

The role also involves managing site inventory, supporting cross‑functional teams, attending meetings, evaluating suppliers against scorecards, and participating in projects such as e‑commerce and spend