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Associate Buyer

MUELLER SPORTS MEDICINE INC
Prairie, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/29/2026

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Supports the efficient supply of goods and materials globally. Develops and maintains positive relationships with supply base. Focuses is on customer, quality, cost, supply reliability, processes and expanded sourcing.

POSITION FUNCTIONS*

Percentage

Position Functions

90%

Purchasing/Sourcing

  • Identify cost efficient supply sources and assist leadership with negotiations and processes.
  • Assist with developing recommendations to increase supply chain efficiencies related to sourcing.
  • Assist with development and delivery of on cost improvement targets.
  • Maintain and report results of suppliers utilizing scorecards to improve quality performance.
  • Identify areas for resolutions to quality, cost and delivery issues with suppliers and resolve with assistance from leadership.
  • Assure accuracy of purchasing related master data in SAP, and in other systems.
  • Evaluate and provide feedback regarding demand forecast on purchased products.
  • Provide recommendations to assure supply base is positioned to meet quality and regulatory standards.
  • Travel to supplier sites in and outside of the U.S.

10%

Analysis, Governance and Support

  • Support inter-department efforts (Production, PIC, Quality, Cost improvement, I.S., New Product Development, Accounting, etc.) as needed.
  • Optimize SAP application for purchasing and related accounting (A.P.) functions.
  • Complete required supplier audits and inspections.

NA

Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.

*Position Functions for this position consist of all items listed under any category that make up 5% or more of the position duties. This position description is subject to change without notice.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in business administration, accounting, supply chain management or other related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the position functions of the job.

One or more years of manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain management or other related experience.

Demonstrated understanding and application of business finance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One or more years of MRP/ERP system experience. SAP preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies.

Makes sound decisions based on analysis, discussion, experience and judgment.

Demonstrated team player with active participation in meetings.

Strong planning and project management skills.

Strong ability to transition efficiently from working independently to working collaboratively.

Anticipates emerging and future trends accurately based on broad knowledge and perspective.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and customers.

Develops and maintains interpersonal relationships.

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities.

Strong use of Microsoft products, including Word, Outlook and Excel, and related industry applications.

Understand and comply with Mueller Quality System and current regulatory requirements.

Valid drivers license.

Valid government issued passport.

Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the organizations systems and data as well as client data.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills; ability to stand or sit, bend or stoop, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light weights of up to 20 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate office equipment and read. The team member frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Position requires frequent typing. Position requires occasional business travel, including operation of a motor vehicle, domestic and international travel.

Notice: The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all tasks, responsibilities and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. Position functions, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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