Buyer

Job Title: (Sr.) Buyer x2
Location: New Berlin, WI
Industry: Auxiliary parts manufacturer
Status of hire: Direct Hire, Permanent
Compensation: $70,000 – 85,000

TRS Staffing Solutions is currently seeking 1-2 Buyers (Sr.) who is responsible for exercising full buying responsibility and supports all Purchasing Department functions. This position acts as a department-wide resource and may represent the department in inter-departmental activities.

A successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Maintain a work bench that may include strategic and/or technical suppliers
• Maintain appropriate department documentation and correspondence including purchase orders, acknowledgements, request(s) for quotes, project status’ and metrics as assigned
• Participation in development of commodity strategies including vendor negotiations and drafting blanket PO’s
• Project management as required including leadership and assistance for other buyers
• Projects may include key Policy Deployment initiatives such as customer satisfaction, vendor performance, cost savings, and inventory reduction
• Be a help chain resource for the rest of the department
• Assist the DMR process for assigned commodities
• Advisement or direct participation in the resolution of vendor disputes for the department when necessary
• Participation as required in ERP problem solving and module implementations
• Other duties as assigned

A qualified candidate will be pro-active, dedicated, and possess these basic requirements:
• Undergraduate degree in business and/or business experience in a manufacturing environment and/or 7+ years related experience
• Previous exposure to ERP systems is a plus
• Specialized commodity experience is a plus
• Ability to assess requirements and understand relationships of components based on manufacturing processes or product line families including similar analysis of vendor processes
• Outstanding inter-departmental communication skills
• An understanding and desire to satisfy customers and improve processes
• Experience with computer business applications is mandatory

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Requires the use of PPE to include but not limited to; steel toe shoes and safety glasses in manufacturing areas

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law. All candidates must be able to pass pre-employment drug screens and background checks to be considered eligible for hire.