Procurement Lead; Heavy Metals & Mechanical Supply Chain

Mission Hires is partnering with a stable, family-owned industrial manufacturer in Richfield, Wisconsin to hire a full-time, on-site Procurement Lead (Heavy Metals & Mechanical Supply Chain). In this W-2 role, you will own end-to-end purchasing for raw materials, mechanical systems, and electrical components, driving on-time delivery, cost savings, and supplier performance. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing/fabrication purchasing experience, proven negotiation strength, ERP proficiency, and deep familiarity with metals (sheet, tubing, structural), pumps, actuators, and electrical components.

US citizenship or Green Card required. Base $90,000 with full benefits, 401(k) match, and profit sharing.

• Manage end-to-end purchasing for raw materials, components, and services to meet production schedules
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery to secure optimal cost, quality, and lead times
• Analyze daily material requirements from production schedules and requisitions; convert to timely purchase orders
• Identify, qualify, and compare alternative suppliers for bids, pricing, and delivery performance
• Coordinate and process RMAs; resolve shipping discrepancies and invoice issues
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and performance tracking
• Collaborate in weekly production meetings to address special purchasing and expediting needs
• Monitor inventory levels and lead times to prevent stockouts and production delays
• Ensure purchasing data integrity within ERP or purchasing systems

• 5+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Demonstrated success negotiating pricing and terms for routine and high-value purchases
• Hands‑on experience procuring steel (sheet, tubing, structural), pumps, actuators, and electrical components
• Solid understanding of inventory control and MRP; proficiency with ERP or custom purchasing software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong supplier relationship management
• Proven problem‑solving skills handling RMAs, shipping, and invoicing issues
• Consistent, stable work history with increasing responsibility
• Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder
• On‑site only; must reside within a 45‑minute drive of Richfield, Wisconsin
• Full‑time, permanent W-2 role; base pay $90,000 with full benefits, 401(k) match, and profit sharing