Senior Buyer

Description

The Village Companies – MCL Industries Division

Who We Are

The Village Companies is a family-owned organization made up of multiple businesses across manufacturing services, amusement, and consumer products. Together, we design, build, and deliver innovative products and experiences enjoyed around the world. What makes us different? We combine creativity, craftsmanship, and Midwest work ethic to create things most companies only dream about.

Learn more at www.thevillage.bz.

About the MCL Industries Division

MCL Industries provides high-quality manufacturing and custom metal fabrication services for customers across a wide range of industries. Specializing in machining, fabrication, assembly, and full production runs—from prototypes to finished products—MCL partners closely with customers to deliver dependable, precision-built solutions. Our team takes pride in skilled craftsmanship, collaboration, continuous improvement, and building lasting customer relationships.

Located in Pulaski, Wisconsin (just 25 minutes northwest of Green Bay), we’re proud to call a small-town community home—where hard work, teamwork, and having fun go hand in hand. 

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe work should be more than just a paycheck.

At The Village Companies, you’ll have the chance to:

• Build cool stuff Learn new skills and grow your career
• Share ideas and make an impact
• Work in a clean, safe environment
• Enjoy casual attire and real work/life balance
• Be part of a team that supports each other

We call it Happiness at Work—and we mean it.

Perks & Benefits

We generously reward hard work and initiative with a full benefits package designed to support both your career and your well-being, including:

•  Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance
•  Vision Coverage
• On-site Fitness & Wellness Center
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onboarding, training, and development opportunities
• Plus more great perks! 

About the Role: 

This position requires execution of both tactical and strategic elements of Procurement to maximize service level to customers at minimum cost while maintaining the world class quality that is associated with The Village

Hours & Pay 

Schedule: Monday–Thursday 7:00am–4:30pm; F 7:00am-11:00am 

Pay Range: $65,000 - $95,000 annually 

Responsibilities:      

• Manage inventory turns, negotiate MOQ’s to ensure best use of capital
• Work cross functionally on process improvements Village wide
• Implement purchasing best practices amongst assigned vendors
• Problem solving skills to ensure customer satisfaction from RFQ through production
• Communicate and coordinate new product introduction material procedures
• Resolve material and process issues by exposing the root cause and implementing solutions
• Evaluates performance of suppliers though the supplier report card process and participates in business reviews
• Assist in forecasting purchasing trends.
• Compiling reports on product performance and statistics. 
• Analyzes current state of processes, recommend improvements, and influence change
• Creation and follow up of purchase orders for direct material for assigned suppliers
• Manage assigned supplier accounts to promote on-time delivery and quality goals
• Resolution of supplier invoice issues in a timely manner
• Support of non-conforming material process
• Support all internal customers including Sales, Manufacturing, and Team Leads
• Assist in resolving material and process issues by determining root cause and suggesting solutions to implement
• Manages supplier receipt exception process and arranges for return of obsolete and surplus materials, return of rejected materials, and contacts vendors concerning billing errors
• Support New Product Introductions to production
• Support End of Life process
• Shortage updates and critical concern maintenance on new products
• Negotiating with vendors and building positive, long-term relationships
• Planning, monitoring and maintaining suitable inventory levels
• Utilize approved alternate suppliers to minimize cost and increase profitability
• Work closely with Engineering, Sales, and Estimating to resolve technical specification changes / enhancements
• Develops a strong partnership with manufacturing and customer service counterparts to prioritize expectations and meet critical must have dates
• Successful implementation of commodity review that resulted in cost savings and vendor consolidation
• Manages cost savings, delivering on annual direct, indirect, and cost avoidance objectives

Requirements

Education/Training:

• 4 year degree with 5 years of relevant work experience preferred. 
• ISM or ASCM not required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Computer skills
• MS Office
• Epicor (ERP)
• Flexible and can quickly change from job to job when needed
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to organize and conduct vendor meetings 
• Self directed

Travel Requirements:

• 10% - Local Suppliers

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to lift at least 25 lbs and up to 50 lbs for short periods

Materials and Equipment Utilized:

• Computers, printers, etc

Working Environment:

• 10% Manufacturing: clean, low to moderate noise, safety glasses required and other personal protective equipment (PPE) where applicable.
• 90% - Office

Online applications only. No phone calls or in-person applications please.  No relocation assistance available.  

The Village Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $65,000 - $95,000