Supply Chain Buyer

About the role

Join the Piper Products team in Wausau, Wisconsin as a Buyer, where you’ll play an important role in supporting production and customer orders by ensuring purchased materials are available on time and in the correct quantities. You’ll work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, building strong supplier relationships and collaborating with internal teams to resolve material shortages while supporting inventory and purchasing goals.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials to ensure sufficient supply is available to meet production and customer requirements
• Monitor material availability and take corrective action when shortages or delays occur
• Communicate material shortages and supply concerns to the appropriate teams
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to support on-time delivery, accurate quantities, and quality materials
• Monitor supplier performance and work proactively to resolve purchasing issues
• Support lean purchasing practices and help minimize material and supplier-related costs
• Track and support monthly key performance indicators (KPIs), including:
  • Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
  • Days on Hand
  • Inventory Value
  • SO Allocations
• Support companywide physical inventory activities
• Maintain accurate purchasing and material information
• Follow all company manufacturing, safety, and quality requirements
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1–5 years of purchasing, buying, or production planning experience preferred
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Supply Chain degree or CPIM certification preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships with suppliers and internal teams
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently while following established processes and procedures
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

About the company

Piper Products is part of CFS Brands, a growing organization providing innovative products and solutions to customers across the foodservice, healthcare, and commercial markets. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative manufacturing environment while developing your skills and growing your career in supply chain and materials management.