OverviewWieland is hiring a Production Buyer. The Production Buyer is responsible for material procurement, and supplier management to support efficient manufacturing operations. This ensures raw materials, components, packaging, and indirect supplies are available to meet production schedules while controlling costs, maintaining quality standards, and minimizing disruptions. This role is located in Verona, VA and will be fully on-site.
Base Salary Range: $76,000-$86,000 per year.
May be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based upon company performance within fiscal year cycle.
At Wieland, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include but are not limited to years of experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, qualifications, etc.
Responsibilities
Production Buyer Responsibilities:
- Evaluate supplier scorecards including on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness and pricing
- Develop alternative suppliers to reduce risk and support continuity
- Work closely with plant leadership to ensure uninterrupted material flow to production
- Resolve shortages, late deliveries, quality holds, and supply chain disruptions quickly.
- Support new product launches through material readiness and supplier onboarding
- Coordinate engineering changes, BOM updates, and material phase-ins/phase-outs.
- Track KPIs such as OTIF, inventory turns, supplier performance, purchase price variance, schedule attainment and forecast accuracy.
- Inquire, select, and purchase materials required for the proper operation of the business
- Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate for the best price and delivery terms
- Ensure the system is updated with current product details and due dates
- Work with domestic, foreign, and custom suppliers on incoming material
- Work with suppliers and carriers to improve the delivery process
- Confirm material orders meet on-time-delivery requirements
- Create entries for and track the progress of purchase orders
- Review, investigate, and address invoicing discrepancies
- Coordinate with interconnected departments
- Other Purchasing tasks as assigned
Production Buyer Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing purchasing, materials management, or supply chain.
- Strong understanding of MRP, BOM structures, lead times and the effects these have on operations.
- Experience negotiating with domestic and international suppliers.
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
- APICS CPIM / CSCP or CPSM certification a plus
Qualifications
Joining Wieland’s team gives you…
- Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
- Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
- Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
- Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
- Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
- Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.
