Buyer - Military Veterans

STS Technical Services is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer to join our purchasing team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing organization where your expertise will help navigate the challenges of today’s supply chain landscape.

This position focuses on domestic sourcing, ensuring on-time delivery and seamless operations. If you’re ready to advance your career in procurement while supporting a company with strong financial stability and growth potential, we encourage you to apply.

Position Overview

As a Buyer, you will play a critical role in purchasing and negotiating services, materials, and supplies. Your responsibilities will include:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
  
  
• Researching and vetting potential new vendors.
  
  
• Analyzing market trends to secure the best pricing and terms.
  
  
• Ensuring the accuracy of special order items based on engineering drawings.
  
  
• Monitoring critical path items and making adjustments to meet deadlines.
  
  
• Verifying that incoming products meet company standards.
  
  
• Ensuring stock data accuracy and hands-on inventory management, including floor time.
  
  

This role will expand in scope and responsibility as the company continues to grow.

Qualifications

Required:

• Strong negotiation, decision-making, and organizational skills.
  
  
• Hands-on experience with purchasing processes and related responsibilities.
  
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  
  

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Pareto Charts for data-driven decision-making.
  
  
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification for process improvement.
  
  
• Experience with ERP systems, with a preference for Epicor.
  
  
• Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
  
  

Why Apply?

This Buyer role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your efforts directly impact the company’s success. You’ll join a financially secure organization with ample growth opportunities, a robust supply chain, and minimal exposure to international sourcing challenges.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm specializing in connecting professionals with exciting career opportunities across the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial sectors. We partner with some of the largest names in the industry to match skilled professionals with roles that help shape their future.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your procurement career, apply today or contact us to learn more!

EEOC Statement

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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