Buyer

Together with 7,300 colleagues at 49 locations in over 20 countries, Syntegon Packaging Technology, LLC is the strategic lifecycle partner for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food industries. Based in New Richmond, Wisconsin, the site provides high‑tech packaging solutions such as horizontal flow wrappers, bag closers, sealers, and robotic pick‑place machines. The city of New Richmond, known as “The City Beautiful,” offers an easy commute to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro area and is a short distance from Eau Claire, WI.

About the role

The Buyer is responsible for machine and parts procurement, conducting analysis to improve cost, quality, and delivery, and ensuring supplier performance through effective planning and order tracking.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders to suppliers per system requirements and negotiated pricing.
• Manage procurement tasks including order acknowledgements, SAP updates, RFQs, BOMs, and print packages for large projects.
• Track and report supplier performance metrics such as on‑time delivery, late orders, and expedite requests.
• Review invoices for discrepancies and coordinate resolution with suppliers and accounting.
• Manage quality defect issues, supplier returns, and credits in coordination with PUQ.
• Identify and implement cost‑saving opportunities for catalog and drawing parts in collaboration with Central Purchasing and strategic partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Understanding of manufacturing principles, disciplines, and techniques.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic technical/engineering drawings.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Team‑oriented work style.
• Knowledge of production inputs/outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing manufacturing efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to understand mechanical manufacturing designs and controls for purchasing parts.
• Experience with SAP in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience with procurement methodologies.
• Hands‑on operator who works with minimal supervision and can drive processes/projects to successful conclusion.
• Strategic thinking for improved procurement planning.
• Negotiation skills for pricing, stocking agreements, and performance improvements with suppliers.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years in a supply‑chain and/or manufacturing‑related environment.

Compensation

Starting range for this position is $85,000 annually. Total rewards include salary, potential bonus, and benefits.

Benefits

• Health coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans starting day one.
• Retirement savings: 401(k) with generous company match.
• Financial protection: employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Career growth: education assistance program.
• Work‑life balance: paid time off.
• Employee assistance program for confidential counseling and resources.