Buyer Jobs in Wisconsin

Job Title: Buyer / Sourcing Specialist Company: Components Company Inc. Location: Brookfield, WI Description: Buyer / Sourcing Specialist Components Company, Inc., located in Brookfield, has an outstanding opportunity available for an experienced Buyer/Sourcing Specialist. Responsibilities: • The Buyer/Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for the sourcing, quoting, planning and purchasing of component parts and sub-assemblies. • Estimate programs for new potential customers. • Negotiate pricing agreements with competitive advantages that provide best overall value. Requirements: • Candidate must have at least 3-5 years of recent component and sub-assembly sourcing experience. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office necessary. • Extensive knowledge of internet sourcing required. • Solid negotiating and decision making skills. • Must display strong communication and problem solving skills. • Able to work independently, positively handle conflict, and work in a fast paced environment   If interested, Apply online Now!

Job Title: BUYER / PLANNER Company: ACCO Brands Corporation Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI Description: ACCO Brands Corporation, one of the world's largest suppliers of branded office products, with annual revenues of nearly $2 billion, is seeking a Buyer/Planner to join our Pleasant Prairie Service Parts team. The Buyer/Planner position is responsible for the replenishment of purchased service parts and the tactical deployment of inventory to support the business, ensuring a high customer service level while optimizing inventory and minimizing obsolete and slow moving inventory. Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Maintain uninterrupted supply and inventory of products to meet operating plan objectives (inventory turns, service level, safety stock target levels, and cost goals). Create purchase orders, supplier requirement forecasts, and supplier pre-build strategy for purchased parts to meet customer orders. Analyze inbound requirements balancing order quantities and transportation economies. BA/BS degree in business related field and 2+ years of experience in a supply chain function desired. Knowledge of distribution/transportation planning and Microsoft Excel is required. Oracle experience highly preferred. Please apply online at www.ACCO.com EOE m/f/d/v/ Job Site ID#799057

Job Title: International Sourcing Buyer Company: BUYSEASONS, Inc Location: New Berlin, WI Description: Position Overview: The International Sourcing Buyer will work closely with the category buyers to provide innovative and proprietary products for our E-Commerce websites and catalogs.  The right individual will be experienced in the development of products and sourcing of manufacturing primarily in Mexico, China, Taiwan, and other Far Eastern countries.    Essential Job Functions: Develop and execute international sourcing strategies with category buyers to support department’s strategic initiatives. Assessment of product concept and design, domestic and international market research, supplier review, cost analysis, and sourcing execution to include minimums and lead times. The individual will work closely with category buyers and will be the point of contact for direct sourcing opportunities. Develop strategies to optimize international supplier base.  This includes consolidation, expansion or shifts of supplier base as required.  Develop and implement assortment plans to achieve target sales and profit objectives for assigned categories. Product – Summarize current key product SKU’s (best and worst) and why.  Develop level of product knowledge required to make informed decisions regarding pricing, vendor, terms, and product assortment selection.     Review any previous marketing done for assigned product category and suggested future marketing strategies. Summarize competitive situations including product and pricing mix and marketing. Trends – Summarize product category trends including media trends (upcoming movies, concerts, etc). Monitor assortment plans to determine proper action required to improve performance.  Develop and communicate action plan for approval. Financials – Compare sales, GM%, and inventory level to target. Data Integrity – Execute all product detail, cost, and pricing changes. Trend – Maintain pulse on the product category through vendor communications, customer service feedback, emerging trends, and competitive online/brick and mortar shopping. Manage assigned categories and skus to corporate in-stock goals of 98% and 100% on “Never Out” and new catalog products. Working with Replenishment – Review and analyze numerical data and sales trends to determine proper inventory.  Evaluate existing sales trends and provide projections for future needs. Provide sku substitution recommendations. Merchandise and Content Management – Merchandise product on our E-Commerce website’s and or catalogs.  Provide recommendations on product copy to marketing counter parts. Review and provide recommendations on product detail, price changes, discontinued merchandise, category changes, and cross merchandising.  Monitor and make recommendations on conversions, top and failed keywords, landing pages, and email marketing.  Coordinate catalog turns in with the direction from Merchandise Manager in assigned categories.  Work closely with photographer to improve website images and coordinate photo shoots for the catalog, landing pages and email marketing.   Requirements: Associate Degree preferred with a minimum of four years of retail, E-Commerce or Catalog experience. Solid understanding of global logistics and able to communicate effectively with international contacts via email and Skype. Strong negotiation and follow up skills Must be a self- starter, able to work with limited supervision with excellent oral, and written communication skills.  Strong organizational skills in order to manage multiple priorities and complete projects in a timely manner Must be able to represent the company in a professional and positive manner both to the vendor community and corporate functional areas.

Job Title: Sr Buyer - Vitreous Company: Kohler Co. Location: Kohler, WI Description: Job Description:BASIC FUNCTION Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and/or services from suppliers. Prepares and evaluates supplier quotations and services to determine most competitive solution based upon a total cost of ownership. Familiar with a variety of purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Leads complex sourcing projects and supplier performance reviews. Performs a variety of complicated procurement tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Drive the RFx/acquisition process to secure goods/services in the assigned area of spend to ensure competitiveness and to limit risk of Kohler: - Review purchase requirements with internal customer(s) to develop business need- Recommend alternative material or methods based on knowledge of market availability - Obtain supplier quotations/proposals on prospective purchases- Review bid proposals, quotes and make recommendations - Negotiate complex supplier agreements with awareness of the cultural, geographic, and political environment- Expedite goods and services if needed and follow-up on major orders to ensure proper handling and delivery- Draft boilerplate terms and conditions for contracts to meet business needs and with consideration of business law and intellectual property Drive the supplier approval and management process by - Identifying and maintaining direct contact with suppliers- Visiting facilities as a team member to conduct supplier assessments with respect to business practices, quality of operations, opportunities for continuous improvement- Supporting resolution of warranty and service issues with suppliers- Establishing continuing total cost reduction programs (payment term, supplier stocking programs, and quality performance improvements)- Maintaining ongoing supplier performance data for periodic internal/external review- Directing regular supplier performance reviews and development of improvement plans Maintain required records such as quotes and price lists, blanket order file, supplier correspondence, contracts, and purchasing metric dashboardsReview engineering notifications and drawings covering areas of responsibilities. Interact with category teams, supplier quality, materials management, engineering and operationsREQUIRED COMPETENCIESBusiness/TechnologyIndependently negotiate, execute and manage complex agreements generating win/win environments with strong understanding of contractual obligations. Develop unique terms and conditions for legal review with consideration of business and intellectual property law. Demonstrated ability to independently build negotiation strategy, applying BATNA (Best Alternative To Negotiated Agreement).Demonstrate internal customer focus and knowledge of customer function/business. Proactively anticipate customer needs, follow up on commitments and team with customers. Relate company-level strategy to current position objectives.Demonstrate creation of detailed market/industry supply & demand models and detailed supplier cost models. Calculate TCO on non-monetary and monetary values with detailed accounting & cash flow awareness. Follow leading edge trends in market/industry, and take initiative to undertake improvement opportunities. Exhibit general understanding of computer network technology & B2B applications. Demonstrate methods for streamlined supplier connectivity.Exhibit skill in developing & managing contingency plans, risk factors, and interdependencies. Exhibit ability to build detailed project plans, including, time, resource requirements, budget and deliverables. Demonstrate unaided capture/creation of a project scope, achievement of original project milestones and timeframes. Management of multi-location projects with the ability to marshal adequate project resources and project champion. Possess expanded domestic awareness of culture, currency, geography, political environment through limited international exposure and experience with international transactions. Experienced in negotiating/managing point-to-point purchase agreements. Gained some experience of freight forwarding/customs clearance services. Support/qualify/promote ideas to management (e.g. pursues champion). Proactively identify improvements, make fact-based decisions and display credibility for influence. Proficiently

Job Title: Buyer/Planner Company: Actuant Corporation Location: Glendale, WI Description: Buyer/Planner Tracking Code 1290 Job Description Actuant Corporation is a $1.2B diversified industrial company with operations in more than 30 countries. The Actuant businesses are market leaders in branded hydraulic and electrical tools & supplies, umbilical, rope and cable solutions, as well as highly engineered position motion control systems. Actuant business operations are divided into four segments focused on the niche markets we serve: Industrial, Energy, Electrical and Engineered Solutions. Actuant trades on the NYSE under the symbol ATU. The Buyer/Planner for Americas' Electrical in Glendale, WI significantly contributes to year over year sales growth and operational improvement through ordering/expediting both Domestic & International finished goods and raw materials for multiple businesses. Includes supplier management, price and change management, PO processing and delivery assurance. Improved management of Inventory replenishment to multiple internal & external facilities. Key responsibilities of this individual are: Analyze company safety stock, minimum order multiples and supplier safety stock programs to maximize service with appropriate inventory investment. Works closely with Customer Service, Sourcing, Production Scheduling, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, Distribution and Engineering, to ensure that new products and special promotional merchandise is available to meet schedules. Assist in management of Slow Moving and Obsolete analysis and disposition. Must balance demand from retail base, outlets, e-commerce, and other channels. Responsible for inventory levels and replenishment to outside warehouse locations. Monitor supplier performance for delivery and quality (weekly) Maintain necessary data bases for Excess & Obsolete, Past-due P.O.’s, Distribution Requirements Planning, Safety Stocks, $Short service, mixed-model purchasing, Inventory Rolls, and contributions to the Sales and Operations Planning process. Is an active participant in the MBF process Required Skills Qualified individuals will possess the following attributes: 1-3 years experience in a Supply Chain Environment Bachelor Degree in Operations/Supply Chain/Business or equivalent knowledge. Demonstrated capability to identify & facilitate change, and promote two-way, on-going communications throughout all cross functional areas. Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Excellent organizational skills required. Demonstrated ability to coordinate purchasing in a high volume global supply chain. Must be results oriented. Proven experience in managing formal Business System software i.e.: Oracle, SAP, MRP, and various functions in material planning and inventory control. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications. Must have experience utilizing integrated Business System, preferably Oracle. Must have the ability to define problem, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety technical instructions in mathematical form and deal with abstract and concrete variables. Must be able to work with kanban pull & MRP systems. Required Experience If you’re looking for a unique, exciting career with variety and potential for growth, Actuant offers challenges & extraordinary rewards for people on a global scale. Choose opportunity choose Actuant! Actuant is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. Actuant will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Job Location Glendale, WI, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular - Submit/Create a new résumé/CV for this posting - Use an existing résumé/CV to submit for this posting

Job Title: Buyer Company: Manufacturing Company Location: Fond du Lac, WI Description: Buyer  If you are looking for variety in your workday, challenging job responsibilities, and a great place to work, we have a great opportunity waiting for you! We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-starting individual to be part of our Material Control Team.  Responsibilities: -Planning, issuing and maintaining purchase orders -Expediting open purchase orders -Analyzing and coordinating inventory levels -Resolving quality issues -Assisting shipping and receiving -Communicating schedules to internal and external customer/suppliers Qualifications: -3-5 years purchasing and inventory control experience -Experience in customs regulations and international shipping -Ability to read blueprints -Associate Degree in Business, Operations or Material Management is preferred -Excellent communication, telephone, organizational, computer skills and solid interpersonal and negotiating skills are required

Job Title: Strategic Buyer / Sourcing Specialist Company: FPC of Greensboro Location: Milwaukee, WI Description: The Strategic Buyer / Sourcing Specialist will support various strategic sourcing activities including resolving supplier issues, creating competitive bids / analysis, conducting cost analysis and driving continuous process improvement and supplier innovation.  This position requires an attention to detail, an ability to execute and improve processes simultaneously and the ability to interface and successfully influence many levels within an organization.  The ideal candidate will be ambitious and highly motivated to add value and seek opportunities for growth and advancement.  Excellent benefits and relocation package.  Must have 4-year degree with 2 to 4 years experience.  Salary plus bonus.  For SCM, Six Sigma, Lean Management, Quality and Engineering or Medical Device / Biotech opportunities; please visit our website at http://www.fpcgboro.com .