Buyer - for Engineered Manufactured Components

Job Description

Job Description

AXIS Automation is looking for a purchasing professional with experience in a manufacturing environment. Lead the purchasing and flow of components and assemblies from external and internal suppliers domestically and internationally.

Be involved with a rapidly growing company focused on making their customers more globally competitive through the implementation of smart automation solutions.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maximize WIP inventory turnover
• Maximize Item Master inventory turnover
• Negotiate with vendors for optimal pricing and terms
• Vendor management
• Plan and coordinate inventory flow with manufacturing
• Effectively plan the resources required to meet anticipated customer demand
• • Utilize ERP system to procure material components, fabricated parts, and sub-contracted services
  • Drive solutions for supply and quality issues through negotiation, proposing alternate methods/materials and suppliers
  • Produce metrics/analytics on inventory usage, forecast and projected inventory levels
  • Facilitate efficient and cost-effective sourcing initiatives by developing suppliers for quality improvement, cost reduction and timely delivery
  • Maintain vendor evaluation processes under director of Purchasing Manager
  • Coordinate LTL pickups from suppliers
• Communicate delivery information to production and project management teams
• Accommodate changes in product availability and source alternative material solutions

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or Associates degree in related field
• 2-5 years’ purchasing and materials management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Purchasing experience in automation and capital equipment building preferred
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Ability to work with multiple business functions and find balance in conflicting priorities
• Demonstrated knowledge and success in logistics, supply chain and import/export responsibilities
• Advanced computer skills with MS Office and ERP systems
• Expert knowledge working with BOM and engineered drawings

Benefits Include:

• Health insurance (choice of including HSA option)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company sponsored long-term and short-term disability
• Life insurance options
• 401 K retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Tool purchase program
• Safety gear program
• Education assistance & tuition reimbursement program
• Professional development assistance
• Special summer work hours offered (Memorial Day thru Labor Day)
• Family-forward environment

About AXIS Automation:

AXIS Automation is a global supplier of automation equipment to the baking and snack food industry. We offer a highly creative and variable work environment. Our customers provide interesting production challenges, and it is our job to deliver innovative automation solutions. Each team member at AXIS is instrumental in developing new production lines and refining existing designs.

For more information on what we do, visit

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

AXIS Automation LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

AXIS Automation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of fully automated decorating and finishing systems for bakeries around the world. Our innovative topping, filling, icing, and depositing solutions have been at the forefront of the baking and snack food industries since 1984. Our early exploration into automated food processing equipment primarily involved dry ingredient depositing, which resulted in the development of the industry-leading AXIS Topper. Today, our repertoire has expanded to include moist topping dispensers, batter depositors, injectors, glazers, coating drums, and much more.
All of our equipment is manufactured at our facility in Hartland, WI. Our drive is to find the perfect solution for each unique application so that our customers can produce their highest quality product with greater ease and efficiency. We approach every project with a dedication to quality and innovation, helping our customers to streamline their baking processes with reliable, accurate systems that reduce labor and waste.

For more information on what we do, visit

Company Description

AXIS Automation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of fully automated decorating and finishing systems for bakeries around the world. Our innovative topping, filling, icing, and depositing solutions have been at the forefront of the baking and snack food industries since 1984. Our early exploration into automated food processing equipment primarily involved dry ingredient depositing, which resulted in the development of the industry-leading AXIS Topper. Today, our repertoire has expanded to include moist topping dispensers, batter depositors, injectors, glazers, coating drums, and much more.\r\nAll of our equipment is manufactured at our facility in Hartland, WI. Our drive is to find the perfect solution for each unique application so that our customers can produce their highest quality product with greater ease and efficiency. We approach every project with a dedication to quality and innovation, helping our customers to streamline their baking processes with reliable, accurate systems that reduce labor and waste.\r\n\r\nFor more information on what we do, visit