Assistant Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Assistant Buyer to support purchasing operations and help maintain a dependable flow of materials for the business in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can coordinate supplier activity, manage purchasing records, and work closely with internal teams to keep procurement processes moving efficiently. The role focuses on balancing cost, quality, and delivery performance while contributing to day-to-day supply chain support.

Responsibilities:
• Monitor open purchase commitments and follow up with suppliers to confirm shipment timing and resolve overdue deliveries.
• Support the onboarding of new vendors by preparing required documentation and coordinating setup activities.
• Assist buyers with purchase order preparation and help ensure material needs are addressed in time to meet operational demand.
• Maintain accurate procurement data in company systems, including supplier records, pricing details, order updates, acknowledgements, and inventory-related information.
• Create item records and coordinate product specifications with engineering to align sourcing activity with technical requirements.
• Contribute to supplier discussions regarding pricing, service expectations, contractual considerations, and overall cost effectiveness when needed.
• Use supply chain reports to track purchasing activity, identify issues, and support informed decision-making.
• Manage rejected material documentation, communicate findings to suppliers and internal stakeholders, and coordinate disposition of nonconforming product.
• Serve as a point of coordination between production, engineering, customer service, and purchasing to support on-time product availability.
• Provide additional supply chain support and oversight tasks as assigned by leadership.• Associate degree in supply chain, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and practical experience.
• At least 1 year of purchasing or procurement-related experience, with 1–3 years preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience working with purchasing, asset, or ERP systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with suppliers.
• Solid numerical skills and comfort performing routine business calculations accurately.
• Ability to stay organized, manage multiple priorities, and follow through on time-sensitive purchasing activities.
• Experience reviewing reports and maintaining accurate records in support of supply chain operations.