Twin Disc, Incorporated

Buyer

Racine, WI, WI
Full Time
Mid Level

About Twin Disc

At Twin Disc, we don’t just build products—we power innovation around the world. As a global leader in power transmission technology, we are continuously evolving to meet the needs of our customers across diverse industries.

Our success is driven by talented people who thrive in a flexible, outcome-focused environment. We support a connected, global workforce where ideas, performance, and collaboration matter.

Position Title: Buyer

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, results-driven Buyer who is ready to take ownership and make an impact.

In this role, you will drive procurement strategy, manage supplier relationships, and ensure materials flow seamlessly to production. You’ll play a critical role in balancing cost, quality, and delivery—while helping us continuously improve our supply chain.

What You’ll Do

As a Buyer at Twin Disc, you will:

  • Own procurement for assigned materials and commodities to support production
  • Ensure material availability and proactively resolve supply chain risks
  • Build and manage strong supplier relationships, holding vendors accountable
  • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and agreements to drive cost savings
  • Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement or re-sourcing strategies
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
  • Use ERP tools (JDE or similar) to analyze supply/demand and drive decisions
  • Resolve issues related to delivery, quality, invoicing, and inventory
  • Support inventory optimization and cost reduction initiatives
  • Contribute insights in cross-functional and Daily Management meetings
  • Partner on engineering changes (ECNs) and sourcing decisions
  • Travel occasionally to supplier sites to strengthen relationships

What You Bring

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Accounting, or related field
  • Experience in purchasing or supply chain (manufacturing preferred)
  • ERP experience (JDE strongly preferred)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred:

  • CPIM or CPM certification
  • Proven negotiation success
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
  • Experience driving supplier performance improvements

Why Join Twin Disc?

We believe great work happens when people feel supported, valued, and empowered.

Here’s what you can expect:

  • ✅ Flexible work schedule for real work-life balance
  • ✅ Competitive salary + annual incentive plans
  • ✅ Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • ✅ 401(k) with exceptional employer match
  • ✅ Generous paid time off
  • ✅ Wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • ✅ Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse, high-performing global team

Our Commitment

Twin Disc is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where every individual is respected and empowered to succeed.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys driving results through supplier partnerships—we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help power the future with Twin Disc.

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