Senior Buyer

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:

• Own activities related to procurement, storage, and shipment of materials
• Champion cost, quality, delivery, productivity, and simplification initiatives
• Document and celebrate all cost savings and avoidances
• Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with key vendors (not just transactional!)
• Take the lead on vendor negotiations—price, delivery, and quality compliance
• Build and manage a robust supplier base
• Conduct impactful supplier visits, evaluations, and quality audits
• Drive proactive resolution through the Corrective Action Request process
• Manage material price variance, boost inventory turns, and lead cost-reduction programs
• Supervise material handlers and inventory specialists and continuously seek smarter, simpler ways to work
• Align supplier schedules with real-time material requirements (MRD adjustments)
• Hit MOH targets and keep "non-active" inventory under control
• Oversee cycle counts and master inventory management
• Manage raw materials during exciting new product transitions/developments
• Spearhead strategic sourcing and resourcing projects across the division
• Collaborate daily with operations, product, and engineering teams

What You Bring:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or Business Management
• At least three years of experience in a similar role
• A solid background in supplier management (negotiation, delivery, and quality)
• A track record of managing cost savings initiatives
• The ability to set and crush both short- and long-term goals
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and rise to the challenge
• A self-starter attitude: conscientious, enthusiastic, and always positive
• Strong prioritization and analytical thinking skills
• Outstanding communication and negotiation savvy
• A team-first mindset—you build, embrace, and promote collaboration
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and time-management abilities
• 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 in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.

Additional Information

ITW Welding is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Why ITW Welding?

Here’s what we offer to help you build the future you want:

• Generous Retirement Benefits – 401(k) match PLUS an additional retirement contribution to help you plan for the future.
• Paid Time Off – 11 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and vacation time to take time for what matters.
• Company-Paid Insurance – Life, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance to give you peace of mind.
• Family-Friendly Benefits – 4 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement to support your family journey.
• Education Assistance – tuition reimbursement because we believe in investing in your personal and professional development.

At ITW Welding, we’re not just a place to work – we’re a community that empowers you to grow and make a real impact. Join us and build a career that makes a difference!

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.