Buyer–Procurement/Supply Chain (Contract–Madison, WI)

Buyer II (Contract)– Contract until EOY

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete purchase order lifecycle, including creation, updates, and close-out activities.
• Process business unit requisitions and convert them into accurate purchase orders.
• Maintain and update data within ERP and e-Procurement platforms.
• Monitor and report on open and closed purchase orders.
• Analyze purchasing and vendor spend data for management reporting.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.
• Support inventory replenishment programs and catalog purchasing initiatives.
• Promote procurement best practices and sourcing guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance procurement systems and workflows.
• Support supplier relationship management and e-commerce initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and purchasing operations.
• Experience working within ERP systems; ERP 9.2 experience preferred.
• Knowledge of e-Procurement tools and purchasing platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting process improvement and automation initiatives.

Preferred Certifications

• CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager)
• CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management)
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)

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