Buyer III

About the role

Bartelt Packaging is seeking an experienced Buyer who will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, components, supplies, and services needed for Bartelt manufacturing operations. This role manages supplier relationships, obtains and negotiates quotes, analyzes technical specifications and drawings, issues purchase orders, and ensures vendors meet quality, cost, and delivery expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manages supplier relationships, obtains and negotiates quotes, analyzes technical specifications and drawings, issues purchase orders, and ensures vendors meet quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
• Supports supplier development initiatives, conducts vendor evaluations and audits, monitors procurement performance through ERP data analysis, resolves purchasing and invoicing issues.
• Reviews requisitions for materials within ERP system; analyze each item for quantity, specifications and delivery requirements; develops and investigates sources; issues request for quotation for those items not covered by existing arrangements.
• Interacts with subcontractors to purchase fabricated, machined and welded components.
• Identifies alternate sourcing if needed based on quality, price and delivery; contacts potential suppliers and negotiates to obtain quotes on most favorable terms; may investigate suppliers’ capabilities to furnish materials, finished parts or services.
• Uses technical drawings, discusses technical requirements with vendors such as dimensions, tolerances, finishes and other aspects of manufacturing.
• Determines the best sourcing option by evaluating quotations, existing supplier agreements, and approved purchasing procedures.
• Interviews vendor representatives, prepares purchase orders in accordance with company authorization guidelines, and negotiates favorable pricing while balancing quality, delivery schedules, and business requirements.
• Performs follow-up work on orders to ensure vendor compliance with terms of purchase especially deliver dates and quantity/quality.
• Supports the Company’s supplier development program; conducts supplier visits and audits to qualify vendors; evaluates vendor performance based on personal knowledge of quality, prices, service and delivery as well as feedback from the shop floor, receiving and engineering.
• Generates reports and conducts analyses of ERP system data including key performance indicators; maintains procurement records by purchase orders.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 7+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably involving machined, fabricated, welded, or engineered components.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, technical drawings, specifications, tolerances, and component sourcing.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office applications, and procurement-related data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with Syteline is a plus.
• Proven ability to analyze procurement metrics, supplier performance, and spend data to support sourcing decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience conducting supplier audits, vendor evaluations, and supplier development activities to improve quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Finance functions.
• Self-motivated professional who works independently, leads sourcing initiatives, and serves as a trusted procurement resource for the organization.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Skills

• Strategic sourcing
• Supplier negotiations
• Contract management
• Cost reduction initiatives
• ERP/MRP systems
• Microsoft Office applications
• Supplier development activities
• Supplier audits
• Vendor evaluations
• Procurement data analysis and reporting
• Technical drawings
• Manufacturing processes
• Quality, delivery, and cost performance
• Negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills

Benefits

• Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match.
• No waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

Pay

The pay range for this role is $60,000 - $100,000 annually. The actual starting salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.