JOB REQUIREMENTS: As a Buyer at Waukesha Bearings, you will play a key role in the supply chain team at our established manufacturing facility located in Antigo, WI. In this role you will focus on our contracts supplying components for applications within the marine sector. You will be placing purchase orders with approved suppliers for raw materials, equipment, machinery, tools, parts, products and services necessary for the operation of the organization. You will maintain, coordinate, & communicate delivery schedules between suppliers and requesters. Resolve quantity, quality, and invoice problems with suppliers whilst maintaining accurate records to support the procurement process. Our Antigo facility is under ITAR regulations; therefore, we can only recruit a current US Citizen for this role. What You Will Bring Bachelor\'s degree in supply-chain management, business or a related technical field. Work experienceinvolving theprocurement ofraw materials andsub-contractedservices for the manufacturing of engineered products. Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft office suite software (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, MS project, etc.) Experience of implementing and managing a Kanban or pull system approach to component flow would be beneficial. Knowledge of supplier and component qualification processes. Knowledge of supplier performance management practices, including supplier scorecards and performance metrics. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environment. Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence up, down, and across organizational lines. What You Will Do Place purchase orders in the company procurement system module as releases against master agreements. In accordance with Waukesha Bearings Procurement Policies & Procedures and other company procedure, conduct competitive bidding (RFQ) actions for procurement of products and services which are not covered by an existing contract. Award business to the bidder presenting the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)while ensuring product and service quality meet or exceed required levels. Directly negotiate procurement actions when multiple suppliers do not exist for required products and services, provided that a Single/Sole Source Award Waiver has been approved. Place purchase orders with approved suppliers based on approved requests, approved requisitions, buy cards, or other automatic order systems such as kanban, steel bar program, etc. Includes data entry, printing, sending and filing of purchase orders. Work with planner/schedulers via... For full info follow application link. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/AE3DC62B923D4F11