Senior Buyer

  • Full-time
  • Legal Entity: Syntegon Packaging Technology LLC

Company Description

Shape the Future of Packaging with Us

Join a global team of 6,900 passionate professionals innovating at the forefront of packaging technology in the pharmaceutical and food industries. At Syntegon, we’re more than just a packaging company — we’re trusted partners helping customers worldwide deliver life-saving medicines and high-quality food products through cutting-edge, sustainable solutions.

From ensuring vaccines are filled with precision and safety, to optimizing the therapeutic delivery of tablets, to sustainably wrapping your favorite chocolates and snacks — Syntegon is behind the brands people trust every day.

Now’s your chance to be part of something bigger. Apply today and help us build a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world — one package at a time.

Why Join Syntegon New Richmond?

Located in the scenic city of New Richmond, Wisconsin, Syntegon Packaging Technology, LLC offers:

  • dynamic, high-tech work environment focused on robotics, precision filling and wrapping equipment, and complex service solutions.
  • A chance to work with a large and advanced installed base of packaging equipment.
  • Easy commuting distance from Minneapolis/St. Paul and Eau Claire, WI.
  • Opportunities for career growth, continuous learning, and making a tangible impact on global health and food safety.

Come grow with us and make a difference — in your career and the world.

 

HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE:

Our Buyer position offers a flexible schedule of 3 days remote and 2 days in-office to help achieve a work life balance.

Job Description

Position Summary:   Responsible for purchasing related to machine and parts procurement.  Conducts analysis on best procurement solutions for continued improvements related to cost, quality and delivery of parts.  Responsible for ensuring supplier performance by assisting with determining best procurement planning methods and tracking of ordering status.

Essential Functions:

  • Prepares and issues Purchase Orders to suppliers per requirements in system and negotiated pricing agreed to per contracts and/or benchmarked quoting.
  • Work with various internal and external suppliers, customers, groups and individuals to bring assigned projects to timely completion.
  • Identify and mitigate supply and supplier risks. Evaluate new and current supplier performance. Manage the supplier relationships.
  • Responsible for quality defect management with supplier returns and credits in coordination with PUQ.
  • Manage local supplier performance and cost-saving initiatives, in addition to collaborating on Central Purchasing projects to enhance performance, delivery, and cost with larger suppliers
  •  Identify on-going opportunities for improvement within the functional area (e.g. Cost Reduction Opportunities).

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management and/or equal value in work experience
  • 5 years purchasing direct materials in a low volume high mix fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Ability to read and comprehend basic technical/engineering drawings
  • Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Knowledge of production and processing inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing their manufacture of goods.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • APICS CPIM certification is a plus.
  • Ability to understand mechanical manufacturing designs and controls for purchasing parts.
  • Experience with SAP in manufacturing environment
  • Works with minimal supervision and able to develop and pursue processes/projects/tasks through to successful conclusion
  • Ability to think strategically to new ideas of improved procurement planning to drive success
  • Ability to negotiate with suppliers for basic pricing/stocking agreements and performance improvements

Additional Information

The anticipated base salary for this position starts at $95,000 annually.

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

The welfare of our employees’ matters to us. 

At Syntegon, the welfare of our employees is a top priority. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and personal growth from day one, including:

  • Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans starting from your first day.
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match to help you plan for the future.
  • Financial Protection: Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, plus Life Insurance for your peace of mind.
  • Career Growth: Education Assistance Program to support your continued learning and development.
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy your personal time.
  • Support When You Need It: Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and resources.

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives:

  • FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
  • AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

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