Are you a Buyer that has a strong adaptability and fast-paced work ethic? Wonderful! Doherty Career Solutions is partnering with a local Big Lake, MN company as they search for a Buyer to join the thriving team. The Buyer supports the procurement of parts, materials, supplies, and equipment while meeting established quality, cost, and delivery requirements. This position is fully onsite and salary will depend on experience level as we are open to an associate to senior ($50,000-90,000).
Responsibilities :
- Order materials to meet sales requirements.
- Submit purchase orders for materials, establish priorities to meet customer orders, and resolve shipping or billing issues.
- Identify product availability issues and provide expedited supply status and shipment tracking to internal partners.
- Maintain accurate system planning parameters per established processes.
- Analyze demand and other key supply chain factors to drive appropriate safety stock levels.
- Leverage EPICOR MRP to drive buying decisions to support production requirements.
- Optimize material costs through vendor analysis, implement cost savings initiatives surrounding product cost, transportation cost, and freight terms.
- Analyze safety stocks, manage material inventory, support demand planning, and provide backup coverage for other purchasing functions.
- Deep understanding of supplier capacity and constraints.
- Manage and report on key performance indicators for all critical suppliers.
- Support supplier performance initiatives to improve vendor accountability.
- Support the resolution of customer service or product quality issues by identifying the appropriate actions to take with suppliers.
- Work with accounts payable to investigate, problem solve and resolve vendor billing discrepancies.
- Drive collaboration with suppliers and internal customers.
Requirements
Required Skills / Abilities
Focused problem-solving skills.High level of expertise with Excel.Familiarity with MRP / ERP systems (EPICOR).Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment, and ensure timely completion of responsibilities.Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.Ability to read and interpret technical part drawings.Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, logistics, materials management, or related field preferred.1-4 years related experience in purchasing, production planning / scheduling, or inventory management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.APICS certification (CSCP or CPIM), CPP or CPM certification preferred.Our company offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employees' health, well-being, and growth. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement savings; paid time off; paid holidays; volunteer PTO; and access to an Employee Assistance Program. Don't miss out… Apply now! Click APPLY NOW to complete our mobile-friendly, online application. For questions or additional details on the Mechanical Engineer / Designer positions, please contact our recruiter directly at 952-715-5043.