Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Location: Hillman

About the Role Wayne Wire Cloth Products, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer / Procurement Specialist for our Hillman site. This position helps keep production moving by purchasing materials, outside services, equipment, and supplies while maintaining strong supplier follow-up, accurate ERP records, and required documentation. The successful candidate will be organized, responsive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where purchasing decisions directly impact production flow and customer delivery.

What You Will DoCreate, issue, and maintain purchase orders using Global Shop ERP.Purchase raw materials, hardware, MRO items, packaging, and outside processing services as assigned.

Request quotes, compare supplier responses, and support sourcing decisions.

Confirm supplier acknowledgments, pricing, lead times, promise dates, and delivery status.

Follow up on open orders, past-due items, shortages, certification needs, and supplier documentation gaps.

Work with Production Planning, Quality, Receiving, Inventory, Manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve issues quickly.

Help maintain accurate ERP data, supplier records, lead times, pricing, and purchase order notes.

Support supplier performance, on-time delivery, cost control, inventory alignment, and production readiness.

What We Are Looking For Purchasing, sourcing, customer service, production control, or manufacturing administrative experience preferred.

Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and communication skills.

Ability to prioritize urgent needs, follow up with suppliers, and escalate risks before they affect production.

Comfort working with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel;
Global Shop ERP experience is a plus.

Ability to read and understand part numbers, revisions, purchase requirements, and basic technical documentation.

Experience in aerospace, automotive, custom filtration, metal fabrication, machining, or precision manufacturing is a plus.

Knowledge of AS9100, material certifications, traceability, approved supplier requirements, or outside processing is helpful.

Candidates must meet applicable ITAR eligibility requirements for assigned work.

Why Wayne Wire Stable and diverse customer base across multiple industries.

Hands-on role with direct impact on production, supplier performance, and customer delivery.

Opportunity to grow through Wayne Wire's Buyer progression path into senior purchasing, planning, supplier development, or supply chain leadership roles.

Competitive pay and competitive benefits package.

You should be proficient in:

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