Buyer

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Are you full of great ideas? Do you dream of building a greener future as part of a company that values your skills and opinions? Are you looking for a flexible employer that will give you the opportunity to grow within the company?

This job is for you!

Sanimax is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our team supporting manufacturing operations across Green Bay, DeForest, and South St. Paul. This position is responsible for sourcing plant supplies and services to ensure optimal pricing, quality, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled at managing supplier relationships while balancing internal customer needs with cost efficiencies. Opportunity for growth and advancement into a Senior Buyer role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support three US locations (Green Bay, WI; Deforest, WI; and South St. Paul, MN) to meet the needs of plant operations while achieving financial targets.

• Respond to product and service requests from multiple departments

• Partner with internal customers to ensure timely fulfillment of business needs

• Replenish inventory levels for chemicals and production supplies by monitoring usage rates and lead times

• Manage the supply base and track critical supplier performance

• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and resolve issues as they arise

• Assist in identifying new suppliers and ensure appropriate due diligence is conducted

• Ensure the third-party stockroom vendor meets performance targets outlined in the service agreement

• Provide support to the third-party stockroom vendor to help them understand business needs

• Collaborate with the internal regulatory department to evaluate RFQ responses for safety, health, environmental, and quality standards

• Negotiate plant equipment leasing agreements, such as forklifts

• Monitor supply chain risks and market trends affecting pricing

• Analyze procurement options based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Qualifications & Skills

• 3-5 years of experience as a Buyer in a manufacturing enviroment or similar setting

• Experience in supplier management, including negotiating terms, pricing, and delivery

• Strong understanding of procurement best practices

• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills

• Ability to balance internal customer requirements with supplier capabilities and cost considerations

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and respond with urgency to operational needs

• Experience with third-party stockroom or exposure to equipment purchasing is a plus

• Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems, specifically CMMS (Guide TI) and ERP (INFOR M3)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay

• Full benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Opportunities for training and professional development

• A safe, stable, and team-oriented work environment with over 85 years of company success

About Sanimax

For over 85 years, Sanimax has been a leader in sustainability by reclaiming used cooking oil, meat, and organic by-products from the agri-food industry. We transform these materials into high-quality industrial ingredients that contribute to the production of everyday goods. Guided by our mission to reclaim, renew, and return, we are committed to building a greener, more sustainable future.

Give meaning to your career and help us make a difference: become a transformation champion!

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Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are being considered.

At Sanimax, we see strength in diversity, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer