Procurement Specialist

Buhler Group is a family-owned Swiss company that creates sustainable innovations for a better world. Our aim is to transform the world's most pressing food and mobility challenges into sustainable technology, process solutions, and business models. Two billion people each day enjoy foods produced on Buhler equipment, and one billion people travel in vehicles manufactured with parts produced with our machinery. Having this global relevance, we are in a unique position to turn today's global challenges into sustainable and good business.

At Buhler, our employees are empowered to show initiative and take responsibility. In our family-oriented company, personal success goes hand in hand with shared success, which is why we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where integrity and courage are key drivers of our success. When you join our team, you get access to personal development opportunities and exceptional benefits to encourage you to make a difference in the lives of our customers.

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to play a critical role in our supply chain operations. As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for searching for and negotiating contracts with suppliers and manufacturers, securing high-quality components at the best total cost of ownership. You will craft detailed purchase orders and inventory reports using the purchasing queue, placing orders based on due dates to ensure timely delivery.

• Search for and negotiate contracts with suppliers and manufacturers
• Secure high-quality components at the best total cost of ownership
• Craft detailed purchase orders and inventory reports using the purchasing queue
• Place orders based on due dates to ensure timely delivery
• Monitor purchase orders and work closely with the operations team to resolve supply chain issues
• Evaluate purchase price variances and compare the purchase price against the standard cost to ensure optimal inventory levels
• Guide the MRP system to less experienced users and offer backup support to your peers in Operations

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting
• Experience with Made 2 Manage or other ERP Systems
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Detail-oriented and accurate data entry skills
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Associate or bachelor's degree (preferred)
• ISM/APICS certification (preferred)

• Career and personal development opportunities
• Competitive pay and excellent benefits
• Healthcare program
• Employee benefits and discounts
• Profit-sharing
• Seniority bonus
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with 6% company contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 15 days vacation
• Sick time
• Maternity and paternity leave