We are looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to join a collaborative team in Appleton, Wisconsin. This is a Long-term Contract position supporting daily purchasing activity, supplier communication, and order accuracy in a fast-moving environment. The role is well suited for someone who can balance reporting, pricing updates, and cross-functional coordination while maintaining a high level of precision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review purchasing requests and analyze demand patterns, stock levels, and usage trends to ensure orders align with business needs.<br>• Source pricing and availability information from suppliers and prepare quote comparisons to support cost-effective purchasing decisions.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving invoices, shipments, and purchase orders by working directly with vendors and internal teams.<br>• Partner with accounting and shipping personnel to address order issues, improve accuracy, and keep transactions moving efficiently.<br>• Prepare and maintain recurring operational reports such as open purchase orders, unacknowledged orders, stock reviews, and cost-related summaries.<br>• Update item pricing and maintain accurate purchasing data within Epicor P21 and related systems.<br>• Monitor price adjustments and purchasing activity to help support timely replenishment and consistent supply.<br>• Contribute to a busy, fast-paced workflow by handling multiple priorities and supporting day-to-day order entry and purchasing tasks.