Senior Category Buyer Summary
There is a Senior Category Buyer job opening in the Greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. A leading manufacturer of heat transfer products in the automotive industry is looking to fill a Senior Category Buyer job opening in the greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin Area. JMJ Phillip’s manufacturing recruiters are seeking self-motivated candidates with strong problem-solving and time management skills to fill this Senior Category Buyer job in the greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. This job will be important for sourcing capital equipment projects. The company will provide a strong compensation package with inclusive benefits for highly qualified candidates that are the right fit for the job.
Milwaukee Senior Category Buyer Overview:
The Senior Category Buyer, to be located in the greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin area will develop and execute a sourcing strategy for capital equipment purchases. This Milwaukee, Wisconsin based job will forge strong relationships with capital equipment suppliers to ensure plant requirements are met. The Milwaukee, Wisconsin Area Senior Category Buyer will engage in contract negotiations, supplier development, and implementation. Based in the greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, the Senior Category Buyer job will also monitor supplier performance by ensuring products are delivered as scheduled and meet necessary specifications. The successful Milwaukee, Wisconsin area Senior Category Buyer will develop regional expertise in capital equipment market supply and demand dynamics.
Milwaukee Senior Category Buyer Job Opening:
- The Senior Category Buyer will drive capital equipment cost reductions through a strong understanding of total cost ownership.
- This Milwaukee, Wisconsin based job will work closely with global teams to develop and employ capital equipment sourcing strategies.
- The Senior Category Buyer job will act as a liaison between suppliers and company departments to resolve purchasing related issues.
- This job is responsible for working with the capital equipment category manager to create and execute a sourcing strategy to meet plant needs and reduce costs.
- The Senior Category Buyer will support continuous improvement endeavors in spend and demand management.
Senior Category Buyer (Milwaukee Area) Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required for this job.
- At least 5 years of experience in capital equipment sourcing is needed for this job.
- Previous experience leading large-scale innovations, projects, or programs is necessary for this job.
- This job requires a working knowledge of tooling, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
- Some travel (15-20%) will be required for this role.