Buyer - Operations

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove—the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances—is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, our brands are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in the world’s most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right—with integrity, teamwork, and accountability.

About the role

This individual will support the supply chain operations department, which consists of 22 buyers, planners, and coordinators. The position exists to determine and execute the best course of action to balance the supply of purchased and fabricated materials with demand while meeting departmental and corporate goals such as inventory investment and inventory turns. This Buyer/Planner role deals with moderate/high-risk suppliers, has a moderate level of autonomy, and includes project-related content. Growth and development are key aspects of this position, setting you up for future success whether you aspire to be a leader or a technical expert.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with suppliers for goods and services, securing the best possible price and service guarantee.
• Analyze and explain any purchasing variances that occur.
• Support supplier quality improvement initiatives and supplier quality returns.
• Analyze material requirements for all assigned items and issue purchase order releases/manufacturing orders to support the master product schedule (MPS).
• Expedite and de-expedite orders as required by changes in production or customer demand.
• Work with other personnel and departments to research and resolve inconsistencies or discrepancies in system vs. actual information.
• Maintain system planning parameters and data integrity for all assigned parts and subcontract services, including order quantities, lead times, due dates, safety stock, and supplier promise dates.
• Communicate current or potential supply shortages to appropriate personnel so alternative plans can be made.
• Execute inventory reduction plans to significantly increase turnover rate.
• Complete special projects on time as assigned by the Director of Supply Chain Operations and the Materials Manager.
• Develop standard costs based on market and economic factors.
• Conduct on-site reviews of supplier facilities and product/process capability and capacity to assess current and potential supplier qualifications.
• Execute and communicate Engineering change notices to the production floor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience.
• Team player with strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of materials-related experience in a manufacturing environment and a working knowledge of a material requirements planning (MRP) system.
• Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM).
• SAP experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on skills.
• Industry-leading health, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous 401(k) savings and profit-sharing.
• On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths.
• Education assistance and internal training programs.
• Electric vehicle charging.
• Maternity and paternity leave.

This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment.