Buyer jobs in Appleton, WI

Buyer

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibility: This position is responsible for the procurement of production materials and services, non-production materials and services, consumable tooling, and capital equipment. Responsible for supplier quality and acts as intermediary between supplier and plant for quality related items.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for purchasing materials and supplies used in manufacturing.
• Responsible for supplier selection, cost, and delivery schedules.
• Responsible for supplier development initiatives focused on improving delivery performance, reducing cost, and improving quality.
• Responsible for staying apprised of technology updates and recent trends within industry.
• Facilitates supplier led training with cross-functional departments to improve overall supply chain knowledge.
• Act as a change agent by supporting organizational/departmental continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of organizational objectives

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams
• Epicor experience or similar ERP
• Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, and Power Point

Other Candidate Qualifications

• Problem solving and prevention skills a must
• APICS or ISM certification a plus

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to travel - Approximately 15%

• Must be able to wear prescribed personal protective equipment – safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.
• Work in conditions typical of a manufacturing environment – noise, dust, odors

• Sit/stand/walk 8-10 hours a day
Be able to lift up to 35 pounds

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Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.