Buyer
3 weeks ago
**Purpose**:
WernerCo Crystal Lake is seeking a dedicated and strategic Buyer to manage and maintain our tactical procurement activities. This role is pivotal in ensuring the acquisition and delivery of direct production materials, indirect commodities, and building services are conducted efficiently, supporting the company's strategic procurement objectives. This includes contributing to cost reduction initiatives, negotiating supplier agreements, and participating in new product development projects. The Buyer will play a critical role in maintaining procurement reports to monitor expenditures and track departmental KPIs, working closely with material planners and cross-departmental teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality products and achieve 100% customer satisfaction.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- **Procurement Management**: Oversee the acquisition and timely delivery of direct production materials, manage indirect material contracts, and assist with capital projects.
- **Supplier and Quality Management**: Track engineering change orders, address supplier quality issues, and assist in creating quarterly supplier scorecards.
- **Strategic Support**: Assist the WernerCo Strategic Procurement Group in managing cost reductions, supplier agreements, new product development, and compliance efforts.
- **Analytical Reporting**: Develop and manage reports on annual spend, KPI tracking, purchase price variance, supplier payment terms, and commodity tracking.
**Preferred Qualifications**:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience as a Buyer or in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Strong understanding of ERP principles, demand planning, and APICS exposure is a plus.
- Experience working across departments in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities.
- Excellent negotiation, cost management, and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Flexible, coachable, and willing to adapt to changing business needs.
**Work Environment and Physical Requirements**:
- This role involves sitting periods, extensive screen time, and some mobility on the manufacturing floor.
- Ergonomic office furniture and setups are provided.
- The position requires clear communication, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Flexibility and adaptability are key, with occasional stress due to deadlines or unexpected demands.
You should be proficient in:
- Commodity Purchasing Experience
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- ERP Software
**Salary info**:
**$30 - $38 / hr
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