Buyer
Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
6 October 2026 (17 days ago)
Application Deadline:
3 January 2027
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Primary Responsibilities:Under the direction of the Director of Purchasing assume complete responsibility for the purchasing and management of assigned production materials. Contribute to the attainment of department objectives through cost reduction efforts inventory management and ownership of the entire supply relationship as :Purchase production materials and expense items based on the evaluation of messages driven by the ERP system or through new product management workflow. Manage and coordinate all aspects of commodities various assigned duties to assist the Purchasing Department in obtaining quotations following up on orders maintaining files maintenance of database accuracy and emailing reports to non-inventoried items submitted through the PO requisition all aspects of consignment program(s) as materials and maintain the PO acknowledgement email system. Discuss any problems that are discovered with the Director ofPurchasing. Contact and work with the supplier as invoicing inconsistencies and make database corrections as major irregularities to the Director of Purchasing and assist where possible to initiate corrective special projects as suggestions for departmental improvements related to time management duplication of effort or any other areas of inefficiency. Look for ways to reduce total cost of acquisition through ordering efficiencies terms logistics or tact in contacting and dealing with suppliers to assist them where possible and to maintain good business relationships. The buyer is the owner of the supply chain relationship for all commodity/part Responsibilities: Fill in at various positions as assigned. Perform necessary duties as assigned to maintain the flow of production and/or paperwork as determined by customer : To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and follow all applicable policies procedures work instructions safety rules and regulations. The job duties and requirements described herein are intended to represent the major elements of this job function and the primary knowledge skill and/or abilities required to perform to those major elements. Qualifications and other job-related requirements and conditions are subject to change. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential and experience:Associates degree preferred. Two to three years in manufacturing environment with familiarity with manufacturing processes procedures and with Microsoft Office programs including: Outlook Word and ExcelExperience with ERP system(s)Must have excellent verbal and written communication skill Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential demands prolonged sitting and walking;extended use of computer use and keyboarding and normal range of hearing and vision. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.#LI-DA1
About Company
With over 100 years in business, Standard Motor Products (NYSE:SMP) continues to be an automotive industry leader by adapting to changing technologies, delivering top quality products and services, maintaining extraordinary customer focus, and continuing to invest in our future.