We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchaser to support material planning and procurement operations in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In this role, you will coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to secure raw materials and related items needed to keep production on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong vendor management skills, sound purchasing judgment, and the ability to balance cost, inventory levels, and quality expectations. Responsibilities:• Assess material needs by reviewing production demand, internal requests, and inventory status to determine purchasing priorities.• Source raw materials, packaging, and other required supplies from vendors with relevant experience while selecting options that align with cost, quality, and delivery expectations.• Build and maintain productive supplier partnerships, including evaluating performance and supporting commercial discussions to improve pricing and service reliability.• Monitor stock levels and reorder activity to maintain supply continuity while avoiding excess inventory and unnecessary carrying costs.• Partner with Sales and other internal stakeholders to align purchasing activity with changing production schedules and customer needs.• Investigate and resolve quantity, pricing, and receipt discrepancies in coordination with Accounts Payable and other relevant teams.• Combine orders when practical and adjust purchase quantities based on usage trends, current stock, and operational demand.• Maintain accurate purchase order and receiving documentation for incoming raw materials and other procured items.• Work cross-functionally to help ensure materials arrive on time, meet required standards, and stay within budget targets.

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or buyer responsibilities within a manufacturing or materials-driven environment. • Working knowledge of supplier sourcing, purchase order management, and day-to-day purchasing processes. • Ability to manage vendor relationships and support negotiations related to price, delivery, and service expectations. • Strong understanding of inventory control principles, including reorder points, stocking levels, and demand-based planning. • Comfortable collaborating with departments such as Sales, Production, and Accounts Payable to support business needs. • Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and identify discrepancies quickly. • Effective communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

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Oshkosh, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
52000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchaser to support material planning and procurement operations in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In this role, you will coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to secure raw materials and related items needed to keep production on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong vendor management skills, sound purchasing judgment, and the ability to balance cost, inventory levels, and quality expectations. Responsibilities:• Assess material needs by reviewing production demand, internal requests, and inventory status to determine purchasing priorities.• Source raw materials, packaging, and other required supplies from vendors with relevant experience while selecting options that align with cost, quality, and delivery expectations.• Build and maintain productive supplier partnerships, including evaluating performance and supporting commercial discussions to improve pricing and service reliability.• Monitor stock levels and reorder activity to maintain supply continuity while avoiding excess inventory and unnecessary carrying costs.• Partner with Sales and other internal stakeholders to align purchasing activity with changing production schedules and customer needs.• Investigate and resolve quantity, pricing, and receipt discrepancies in coordination with Accounts Payable and other relevant teams.• Combine orders when practical and adjust purchase quantities based on usage trends, current stock, and operational demand.• Maintain accurate purchase order and receiving documentation for incoming raw materials and other procured items.• Work cross-functionally to help ensure materials arrive on time, meet required standards, and stay within budget targets.
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z

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