Supply Chain Buyer

Barry-Wehmiller

Supply Chain Buyer at BW Papersystems creating and implementing purchasing strategies to support productivity objectives. Analyzing specifications and establishing supplier relationships for assigned product categories.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeSheboygan • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for creating and implementing purchasing strategies to support productivity and working capital objectives for assigned product category
Analyze specifications, quality, quantity and delivery requirements for assigned less complex product category and/or specific project; determine best supply source; survey markets for new supply sources
Establish strong, collaborative relationships with selected suppliers
May negotiate and create smaller, less complex supplier contracts based on competence, competitive standing, and alignment with company vision; maintain cost control and drive cost reduction
Prepare, analyze, evaluate and issue quotations ensuring all purchasing policy and objectives are met; complete purchase transactions ensuring that all deliverables are met
Responsible for site inventory levels, product rejects and chargebacks
Attend daily cross-functional team meetings and support parts flow to operations; responsible for resolution of escalated supplier issues
May evaluate suppliers against quarterly supplier scorecard; perform site visits, collect and analyze internal metric data; require compliance to all performance parameters for which supplier is accountable
May assist with or participate in key projects such as e-commerce, product development, spend/cost reduction analysis, etc.
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business or related field preferred
CSCP, CLTD, CPIM or equivalent certification preferred
Typically requires 0-2 years of experience in purchasing or supply management
Typically has 0-2 years of experience in sourcing packaging components or manufacturing services
Knowledge of ERP systems preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Company events

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Hard Skills & Tools

purchasing strategiessupply source analysissupplier contract negotiationcost controlcost reductioninventory managementquotation analysissupplier evaluationmetric data analysise-commerce

Soft Skills

collaborative relationshipscommunicationproblem resolutioncross-functional teamwork

Certifications

CSCPCLTDCPIM