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Buyer I (Contract – 12 Months)
📍 Onsite – South Milwaukee, WI
🕗 Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Monday–Friday
📄 Contract: 12 months (potential for extension)
We’re looking for a Buyer I to support raw material procurement and production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role focuses on timely purchase order execution, issue resolution, and close collaboration with internal teams and suppliers to ensure uninterrupted production support.
What You’ll Do
- Release and manage purchase orders to support raw material and production needs
- Ensure on-time delivery of materials and resolve procurement, quality, invoice, and inventory issues
- Execute and maintain SAP transactions related to purchasing and inventory
- Analyze part consumption trends and other part characteristics to support planning decisions
- Work closely with customer service, suppliers, product engineering, and production teams
- Support continuous improvement efforts related to procurement and material flow
- Maintain accurate documentation and data integrity across procurement systems
Required Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or a related role
- Understanding of procurement processes and best practices
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the MS Office Suite
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Familiarity with contract management principles
- Knowledge of supply chain logistics and inventory management
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation
Why This Role
- Hands-on exposure to manufacturing procurement operations
- Opportunity to work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and suppliers
- Stable onsite schedule with potential for contract extension
- Great role for early-career buyers looking to build deep procurement experience
Salary : $20 - $24