Purchaser

 Aztalan Bio, part of the family-owned ClonBio Group, operates one of Wisconsin’s largest ethanol facilities, processing up to 40 million bushels of locally grown corn each year. Our products—including ethanol, corn oil, and high-value feed ingredients.

We are currently investing hundreds of millions of dollars to transform Aztalan Bio into a next-generation biorefinery modeled after our sister facility, Pannonia Bio in Hungary—one of the most advanced grain biorefineries in the world.

The Purchaser plays a key role in supporting plant operations through the timely and cost-effective procurement of equipment, chemicals, spare parts, and essential supplies. This is a full-time position offering an hourly wage of $22–$29 per hour, based on experience, along with a wide range of benefits including PTO, sick time, a 401(k) with company match, and comprehensive health coverage. Benefits are eligible at the first of the month following the date of hire.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Management

• Research, evaluate, and source vendors for materials and operational supplies
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to ensure cost-effective purchasing while maintaining quality and delivery standards
• Monitor market trends and supply availability to proactively manage shortages and price fluctuations

Inventory Control

• Maintain accurate inventory records to prevent shortages or overstocking
• Coordinate timely reordering before stock runs low
• Manage safety stock levels, reorder points, and lead times for critical materials
• Assist with warehouse support as needed, including receiving, stocking, and material issuance

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure reliable delivery and product quality
• Address supplier performance issues, including late deliveries, quality concerns, and invoicing discrepancies
• Evaluate supplier performance and implement corrective actions when necessary

Logistics & Shipping Coordination

• Schedule deliveries and track shipments to avoid production delays
• Ensure compliance with shipping regulations, plant requirements, and quality standards

Budget & Documentation

• Assist in preparing procurement budgets and monitor purchasing spend
• Maintain accurate purchase orders, invoices, and records for audit and reporting purposes
• Prepare regular reports on purchasing activity, inventory levels, and supplier performance

Collaboration & Project Support

• Partner with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to align purchasing priorities with production schedules
• Support plant upgrades, maintenance shutdowns, and special projects

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably in manufacturing, chemicals, or energy-related industries. Experience in an ethanol plant or similar process-based facility is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.) and purchasing software or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Knowledge of the ethanol production process and related materials is a plus. 
• Ability to independently direct their own work.
• Ability to prioritize, focus, and distinguish between urgent and important.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• When in the plant environment, employee may be exposed to moderate to high noise. 
• Personal Protective Equipment such as safety glasses, steel-toed boots, flame-resistant clothing, and hearing protection will regularly be required (or may be required)
• Regularly required to walk, sit, talk, and hear.  
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and may occasionally be required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  
• The employee will be required to do some walking/climbing stairs and occasional use of ladders.
• The employee must be able to climb ladders. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.     

Aztalan Bio LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.