Senior Buyer - Components Division

Job Description:

Join Our Team as a Senior Buyer - Be a Key Player in Driving Supply Chain Excellence!

Are you a change-maker with a passion for leadership and supply chain strategy? Step into the role of Senior
Buyer
-a dynamic position where you'll thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. You'll leverage your strong interpersonal skills to lead, coordinate, and support critical supply chain initiatives for the Components Division. From tactical execution to strategic planning, you'll drive continuous improvement with our suppliers and manufacturing teams-all while aligning with the broader goals of the ITW Welding Group Companies. If you're a natural leader who's excited to motivate and inspire a team toward productivity and growth, this is the opportunity for you!

What You'll Do:

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Spearhead strategic sourcing and resourcing projects across the division
• Build and manage a robust supplier base
• Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with key vendors (not just transactional!)
• Take the lead on vendor negotiations-price, delivery, and quality compliance
• Conduct impactful supplier visits, evaluations, and quality audits
• Drive proactive resolution through the Corrective Action Request (CAR) process
• Collaborate daily with operations, product, and engineering teams

Procurement

• Own activities related to procurement, storage, and shipment of materials
• Align supplier schedules with real-time material requirements (MRD adjustments)
• Manage raw materials during new product introductions and product transitions
• Oversee cycle counts and master inventory management
• Hit MOH (Months On Hand) targets and keep non-active inventory under control
• Supervise material handlers and inventory specialists while continuously improving processes

Cost Improvement

• Champion cost, quality, delivery, productivity, and simplification initiatives
• Document and celebrate all cost savings and cost avoidance achievements
• Manage material price variance, improve inventory turns, and lead cost-reduction programs

How to be successful:

• Deliver Results: set and achieve both short- and long-term goals while maintaining focus on key business priorities.
• Embrace Challenges: thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities with confidence and resilience.
• Take Initiative: demonstrate a self-starter mindset by approaching work with enthusiasm, accountability, and a positive attitude.
• Think Strategically: leverage strong analytical skills to prioritize effectively, solve problems, and make sound business decisions.
• Communicate with Influence: build trust through clear communication and effective negotiation that drives mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Champion Collaboration
  : foster a team-first culture by building strong relationships and encouraging cross-functional partnership.
• Lead with Impact: inspire others through exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and time-management skills while delivering results.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or Business Management
• 3+ years of progressive materials management experience
• Experience with supplier management (negotiation, delivery, and quality) and managing cost savings initiatives
• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel as needed for supplier engagement and audits

Company Description

Comprised of a market-leading portfolio of best-in-class brands, the businesses of ITW Welding work together to provide premium performance delivered through a breadth of solutions encompassing welding, cutting, consumables, and accessories. ITW Welding North America represents Miller Electric Welding Equipment, Safety & Accessories, Hobart Filler Metals, and Bernard / Tregaskiss MIG Guns.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, "The Power of Blue®," is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.

The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation…