Purchasing Buyer
$65kKelly Professional & Industrial
Buyer – Custom Manufacturing
Kelly Services
Richfield, WI
Salary: Starting at $65,000+
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Are you an experienced Buyer looking for a role where your work directly impacts production—and where work-life balance exists? Kelly Services is partnering with a well-established manufacturer of American-made industrial temperature control equipment to find a Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This organization designs and builds customized heating and cooling systems used in industries including plastics, pharmaceutical, and food processing.
If you're looking for a stable, team-oriented company where your contributions matter and you can enjoy every other Friday off, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Every other Friday off/Flexible 80-hour, two-week schedule
- Stable, growing manufacturer with a small-team culture
- Competitive salary starting at $65,000 and up
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on operations and production success
- Long-term career potential with a respected local employer
Week 1 - Monday – Thursday: 9-hour days/Friday: 8-hour day
Week 2 - Monday – Thursday: 9-hour days/Friday: Off
Enjoy a built-in long weekend every other week.
What You'll Do
As the Buyer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring materials are available to support production while maintaining cost, quality, and delivery expectations.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage purchase orders based on inventory levels and production demand using an integrated ERP system
- Analyze ERP reports to ensure adequate material availability for production schedules
- Review and process purchase requisitions for components and materials
- Procure quality products at the most competitive pricing
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Monitor and evaluate supplier performance related to quality, cost, and delivery
- Source and qualify new vendors
- Negotiate pricing, freight terms, and transportation costs
- Support flexible manufacturing schedules and changing production priorities
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation
- Establish and improve purchasing practices and procedures
- Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, a technical discipline, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience in a custom equipment manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting flexible production schedules
- Strong ERP/MRP experience; Epicor 10 experience is highly preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently
- Positive attitude and collaborative approach to teamwork
Ready to Join a Company That Values Both Results and Balance?
If you're a manufacturing purchasing professional who enjoys supplier management, negotiating the best value, and keeping production moving while working with a close-knit team, we'd love to hear from you.
Interviews are happening NOW - apply today by sending your resume to:
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