Supply Chain Buyer

Southern Arkansas University; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

A leading construction and home building firm in Wausau is seeking a Supply Chain Buyer / Purchasing Specialist to support procurement, supplier relations, and inventory management. This role is ideal for early-career individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in supply chain and operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field, strong analytical abilities, and familiarity with ERP systems. Competitive compensation and a full benefits package are offered, making it a great opportunity to start your career.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a degree in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate and manage purchase orders using ERP/MRP systems.
• Track order acknowledgments, delivery dates, and resolve discrepancies.
• Evaluate suppliers, negotiate, and maintain supplier records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Conflict management

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Supply Chain Buyer / Purchasing Specialist

Location: Wausau, WI
Employment Type: Full‑Time, On‑Site
Eligible Majors: Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, Business, Finance, Industrial Engineering

About the Role

Wausau Homes Inc. is seeking a motivated Supply Chain Buyer / Purchasing Specialist to support procurement activities, supplier relations, inventory management, and production planning. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates looking to enter the fields of supply chain, purchasing, or operations with hands‑on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and manage purchase orders using ERP/MRP systems to support production and inventory demands.
• Track order acknowledgments, delivery dates, and resolve quality or pricing discrepancies.
• Evaluate suppliers, support negotiations, and maintain accurate supplier records.
• Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and stock availability to ensure material flow.
• Assist with forecasting, reporting, and identifying cost‑reduction opportunities.
• Collaborate with production, scheduling, warehouse, and operations teams to meet internal customer needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analytics.
• Strong communication with effective conflict management skills.

What You’ll Gain

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, and supply chain planning.
• Exposure to cross‑functional operations within a fast‑paced environment.
• Competitive compensation and full benefits package including health, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k).

Ideal Candidate

You enjoy solving problems, working with data, improving processes, and building relationships. You are a detail‑oriented, curious, and eager individual willing to contribute to a high‑impact supply chain team.