Sr Buyer - Five Star Staffing and Recruiting

Job Posting: Sr. Buyer

Location: Near Wausau WI Area

Summary/Objective
We are seeking a skilled Sr. Buyer to develop and manage the supply chain of goods and/or services across multiple locations. This role will drive commercial advantages through achieving quality, cost, and delivery goals while managing material volume and controlling costs to meet delivery and quality requirements.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop and execute strategies for assigned commodities.
• Oversee day-to-day purchasing activities for the facility.
• Coordinate material deliveries to meet inventory requirements.
• Communicate demand requirements to support production schedules.
• Drive supplier selection and manage supplier relations in alignment with company policies.
• Support sourcing initiatives, including cycle time reduction and cost management.
• Utilize the corporate-wide ERP system.
• Manage projects across multiple sites in a matrix organization.
• Guide suppliers to ensure product and process compliance.
• Assist with plant-level purchasing activities as needed.

Supervisory Responsibility
None

Work Environment: Office Setting

Required Education and Experience

• 4-year technical or business degree.
• 5+ years of experience as a purchasing agent.
• 3+ years of forecasting experience.
• Certification in relevant fields.
• 2+ years of customer service experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Epicor ERP System.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional matrix organization.
• Self-starter with a strategic mindset and a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.