Strategic Supply Chain Buyer—Inventory & Cost Optimization

Power Solutions International; Town of Darien (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Power Solutions International in Wisconsin is seeking a Supply Chain Buyer to manage purchase orders and optimize material availability for production schedules. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to balance pricing, inventory levels, and lead times, ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency.

The role requires 2–5 years in purchasing or supply chain, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong Excel and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2–5 years purchasing/supply chain or manufacturing experience.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Understand inventory levels, lead times and production schedules.
• Ability to work independently within policies.
• Epicor ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Issue and manage purchase orders to fulfill material requirements and support production schedules.
• Monitor inventory and material requirements to optimize supply levels.
• Expedite orders and coordinate outside processing.
• Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improvements.
• Balance pricing/inventory to minimize PPV while preserving cash flow.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Maintain purchasing data and KPIs in ERP; monitor supplier performance.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoicing and pricing issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Inventory concepts

Attention to detail

Independent decision-making

Epicor ERP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Epicor ERP

Job description

Power Solutions International in Wisconsin is seeking a Supply Chain Buyer to manage purchase orders and optimize material availability for production schedules. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to balance pricing, inventory levels, and lead times, ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency.

The role requires 2–5 years in purchasing or supply chain, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong Excel and ERP experience.