Senior Buyer

Syntegon Packaging Technology LLC • New Richmond

Full-time

South Knowles Avenue 869, 54017 New Richmond

from today

Shape the Future of Packaging with Us

Join a global team of 6,900 passionate professionals innovating at the forefront of packaging technology in the pharmaceutical and food industries. At Syntegon, we’re more than just a packaging company — we’re trusted partners helping customers worldwide deliver life-saving medicines and high-quality food products through cutting-edge, sustainable solutions.

From ensuring vaccines are filled with precision and safety, to optimizing the therapeutic delivery of tablets, to sustainably wrapping your favorite chocolates and snacks — Syntegon is behind the brands people trust every day.

Now’s your chance to be part of something bigger. Apply today and help us build a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world — one package at a time.

Why Join Syntegon New Richmond?

Located in the scenic city of New Richmond, Wisconsin, Syntegon Packaging Technology, LLC offers:

A dynamic, high-tech work environment focused on robotics, precision filling and wrapping equipment, and complex service solutions.
A chance to work with a large and advanced installed base of packaging equipment.
Easy commuting distance from Minneapolis/St. Paul and Eau Claire, WI.
Opportunities for career growth, continuous learning, and making a tangible impact on global health and food safety.

Come grow with us and make a difference — in your career and the world.

HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE:

Our Buyer position offers a flexible schedule of 3 days remote and 2 days in-office to help achieve a work life balance.

Your duties

Position Summary: Responsible for purchasing related to machine and parts procurement. Conducts analysis on best procurement solutions for continued improvements related to cost, quality and delivery of parts. Responsible for ensuring supplier performance by assisting with determining best procurement planning methods and tracking of ordering status.

Essential Functions:

Prepares and issues Purchase Orders to suppliers per requirements in system and negotiated pricing agreed to per contracts and/or benchmarked quoting.
Work with various internal and external suppliers, customers, groups and individuals to bring assigned projects to timely completion.
Identify and mitigate supply and supplier risks. Evaluate new and current supplier performance. Manage the supplier relationships.
Responsible for quality defect management with supplier returns and credits in coordination with PUQ.
Manage local supplier performance and cost-saving initiatives, in addition to collaborating on Central Purchasing projects to enhance performance, delivery, and cost with larger suppliers
Identify on-going opportunities for improvement within the functional area (e.g. Cost Reduction Opportunities).

Your profile

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management and/or equal value in work experience
5 years purchasing direct materials in a low volume high mix fast-paced manufacturing environment
Ability to read and comprehend basic technical/engineering drawings
Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of production and processing inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing their manufacture of goods.

Preferred Qualifications:

APICS CPIM certification is a plus.
Ability to understand mechanical manufacturing designs and controls for purchasing parts.
Experience with SAP in manufacturing environment
Works with minimal supervision and able to develop and pursue processes/projects/tasks through to successful conclusion
Ability to think strategically to new ideas of improved procurement planning to drive success
Ability to negotiate with suppliers for basic pricing/stocking agreements and performance improvements

More information

The anticipated base salary for this position starts at $95,000 annually.

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

The welfare of our employees’ matters to us.

At Syntegon, the welfare of our employees is a top priority. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and personal growth from day one, including:

Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans starting from your first day.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match to help you plan for the future.
Financial Protection: Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, plus Life Insurance for your peace of mind.
Career Growth: Education Assistance Program to support your continued learning and development.
Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy your personal time.
Support When You Need It: Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and resources.

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives:

FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

Compelling Reasons to join us:

Your Attractive Compensation Package

Benefit from competitive salaries and attractive additional benefits.

Your Work-Life Balance

For a better balance between work and personal life, we support you with flexible working time models.

Your Development

We support your career with personalized training opportunities and promote your career development, for example, through our talent programs.

Your Contribution

Sustainability is part of our identity. We promote a dynamic culture of innovation where you can contribute your ideas and creativity.

Your International Environment

Immerse yourself in an intercultural work environment and work on exciting projects worldwide.

Your Health

We promote health and well-being with a variety of health offerings.

My Job. My Passion.

My passion is to make highly complex packaging systems work to the point.

My passion is to achieve the best result for the department both qualitatively and commercially.

My passion is to make highly complex machines work with just a few lines of code.

My passion is to develop a new machine concept from sketch to fully functional machine.

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Your career as buyer at Syntegon

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Syntegon is a globally operating company that values diversity. We explicitly welcome an environment where all employees, regardless of gender, age, background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or special needs, are equally valued.