About this role
Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Menomonee Falls Warehouse - Menomonee Falls, WI 53051Job Shift: 1st ShiftThe Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing materials, supplies, and equipment to support manufacturing operations. This role ensures materials are available to meet production schedules while maintaining cost, quality, and delivery targets. The Buyer works closely with production, inventory control, and logistics teams to optimize inventory levels, support scheduling needs, and minimize supply chain disruptions.
Key Responsibilities
Source and purchase raw materials, components, and services to support production requirements.
Coordinate with production and planning teams to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules.
Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock and reduce carrying costs.
Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost-effective outcomes.
Utilize ERP/MRP systems to track purchases, inventory, and demand planning.
Communicate material status, delays, and risks to internal stakeholders.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement, inventory, and supply chain efficiency.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field (preferred).
3+ years of experience in buying, supply chain, or manufacturing procurement.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and strong Excel skills.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Qualifications
Other facts
About Steel Craft
Beginning operations in 1976 in a modest, 2,000 square foot facility with only two employees, our origins are humble, and this humility has turned into a company filled with people that are genuine, down-to-earth, and hardworking—straight shooters that get to the point without muddying the waters. Seven expansions and three buildings later, SteelCraft now occupies a 365,000 square foot modern manufacturing facility situated on 28 acres in the heart of Hartford, Wisconsin with hundreds of employees. Plus, we’re ready to expand whenever the need arises.
We can truly handle all your needs—from taking your design from prototype to full fabrication, painting, assembly, packaging. and delivery. Our solutions are as comprehensive or unique as you need. With decades of expertise, we’re committed to quality work that’s on-time, and we’ve received ISO certification to prove that we believe in following quality standards to ensure that the meet customer and stakeholder needs. And we get the job done through our flexibility, experienced work force, and state-of-the-art manufacturing technology.
All of this together is how we make it right the first time, every time. It’s our motto, and it drives how we approach every customer client we take on—no matter how big or small.
Contact us at (262) 673 - 6770 or email us at [email protected]!
What you'll do
- The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing materials to support manufacturing operations. This includes ensuring material availability, monitoring inventory levels, and negotiating with suppliers.
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