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SENIOR BUYER – PURCHASING SPECIALIST
Richfield, WI, US
Professional (Other)
Vocational - Degree
Full Time, Direct Hire
65,000 +
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Manufacturing - Other
First Shift (Day)
Richfield, WI, US
65,000 +
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Direct Hire
Manufacturing - Other
On-site
Professional (Other)
Vocational - Degree
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Senior Buyer / Purchasing Specialist
Richfield, WI
$65,000+ + Outstanding Benefits
Every Other Friday Off!
Kelly Services is partnering with a growing manufacturer to hire a Buyer/Purchasing Specialist who will play a key role in supporting production, supplier relationships, inventory planning, and cost management.
If you enjoy negotiating with suppliers, managing purchasing activities, solving supply chain challenges, and working closely with manufacturing teams, this could be an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a stable and employee-focused organization.
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
- Every other Friday off
- Competitive salary starting at $65,000+
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Stable manufacturing company with long-term growth potential
- Collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to make a visible impact on operations and production
Schedule
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
- Manage purchasing activities for production materials and components
- Issue and track purchase orders through an ERP system
- Work closely with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and quality performance
- Analyze inventory levels and material requirements
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supplier agreements
- Identify and qualify new suppliers
- Resolve supply chain and delivery issues
- Support production schedules by ensuring material availability
- Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement
- Maintain accurate purchasing and vendor records
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, inventory, and production teams
Qualifications
- 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, materials planning, or sourcing experience
- Manufacturing experience strongly preferred
- ERP/MRP experience required
- Strong Excel skills
- Experience managing suppliers and purchase orders
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
Backgrounds That Fit Well
- Buyer
- Senior Buyer
- Purchasing Specialist
- Procurement Specialist
- Strategic Buyer
- Commodity Buyer
- Supply Chain Specialist
- Materials Planner
- Production Planner
- Sourcing Specialist
- Purchasing Agent
- Procurement Analyst
Apply Today
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Subject Line: Senior Buyer – Richfield, WI
Additional titles:
- Senior Buyer
- Purchasing Specialist
- Procurement Specialist
- Strategic Sourcing Specialist
- Supply Chain Specialist
- Materials Planner / Buyer
- Commodity Buyer
- Manufacturing Buyer
- Procurement Analyst
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