Buyer II

Buyer II

📍 Fond du Lac, WI | Hybrid | Full-Time (days of the week WFH may vary depending on work load)

Elkay Interior Systems

✨ Where Innovation Meets Craft

At Elkay Interior Systems (EIS), we’re redefining what it means to bring a space to life. We blend design innovation with precision manufacturing to create extraordinary interior environments for some of the world’s most recognizable brands.

We’re proud of our people: creative thinkers, expert builders, and relentless problem-solvers who turn bold ideas into tangible results every day. At EIS, you won’t just be part of the process — you’ll help shape it.

We offer a flexible, collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your voice has impact. Join us and be part of a team where innovation meets craft and your work makes a difference.

🛠️ Opportunity Snapshot

The Buyer II plays a key role in supporting purchasing, sourcing, inventory management, supplier development, and material cost savings initiatives across the organization. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure strong supplier performance, inventory optimization, and operational continuity.

The Buyer II is responsible for executing day-to-day buying activities within assigned planner codes and vendor groups while supporting strategic sourcing and supply chain improvement initiatives.

This is a hybrid role; however, candidates must be based within commuting distance of Fond du Lac, WI and able to work onsite regularly to support operational and supplier needs.

💡 What You’ll Do

Purchasing & Supplier Management

• Issue purchase orders and manage purchase order releases (PORs)
• Coordinate subcontract operations, pickups, deliveries, and outside processing transactions
• Maintain supplier relationships and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Execute supplier negotiations to improve total cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Source and develop new suppliers as needed
• Obtain business and financial references and support supplier qualification activities

Inventory & Planning Support

• Maintain inventory levels that support customer demand while minimizing carrying and transportation costs
• Analyze supplier performance related to pricing, quality, delivery, and continuity of supply
• Collect and distribute forecasting data to support supplier planning and inventory programs
• Analyze data related to materials, production, and inventory planning
• Assist with maintaining item master control parameters aligned with inventory and production strategies

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Support development and maintenance of department metrics and reporting
• Gather, organize, and present data related to inventory control, planning, and cost savings initiatives
• Assist in developing tools and processes that improve supply chain effectiveness and operational efficiency

✅ What You Need to Succeed

• Associate degree or higher education with relevant experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of purchasing, sourcing, inventory, or supply chain experience preferred
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills required
• Working knowledge of ERP systems required
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical mindset with solid math and problem-solving capabilities

🌟 What Makes You Successful

• Ability to build strong supplier and cross-functional relationships
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong follow-through
• Comfortable balancing operational execution with strategic thinking

💲 Pay & Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, mental health resources, volunteer days, and more.

🏥 Wellness & Benefits

We offer more than just a paycheck — our benefits are designed to support your well-being at work and beyond:

• Health Coverage – Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Wellness Program – Tools and resources to help you stay healthy and energized
• Mental Health Support – Confidential resources and support services
• Time Off to Recharge – Generous PTO, 11 paid holidays, and flex time
• Community Impact – 2 paid Volunteer Days to support causes that matter to you
• Financial Protection – Company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program – Available to all employees

🔎 Pre-Hire Processes

At Elkay Interior Systems, the safety and integrity of our workplace are top priorities. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment checks, including a background screening, drug test, and reference verification.

📌 Notice to Staffing Agencies

Elkay Interior Systems does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from third-party staffing or recruiting agencies. Any resume submitted to any EIS employee without a signed vendor agreement in place will be considered the sole property of Elkay Interior Systems. We will treat such submissions as direct applications, with no obligation to pay referral or placement fees of any kind.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Elkay Interior Systems to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. EIS is committed to providing fair and equal treatment to all individuals in all aspects of employment.

This policy applies to all matters relating to employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, recruitment, advertising or solicitation of employment, training, compensation, selection for training, layoff, termination, and participation in company-sponsored programs or activities.

Equal opportunity — regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, veteran status, ancestry, or arrest or conviction record — is company policy.