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Senior Buyer

States Manufacturing • Dayton, MN • 1d ago

Senior Buyer

Job Details

Job Location

Dayton, MN

Secondary Job Location(s)

CHAMPLIN, MN

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$80000.00 - $100000.00 Salary

Travel Percentage

Negligible

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Manufacturing

Description

Come Learn and Grow with Us!

Rooted in over a century of craftsmanship, States Manufacturing is building the future of American industry. Based in the Twin Cities north metro and now in our second century, we're experiencing truly explosive growth as we deliver trusted electrical and metal solutions nationwide.

We combine the stability of a well-established company with the energy of a startup-offering incredible opportunities for people who want to grow, innovate, and make a lasting impact. Intrigued? Let's talk!

Job Summary

This position is responsible for coordinating the purchase of goods and services with (assigned commodities / suppliers). The key functions of the job are to process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner, to ensure purchase transactions are executed according to policy and work directly with suppliers and internal business resources.

Qualifications

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Manage purchase orders necessary to meet production schedules considering inventory parameters and lead times. Review Order acknowledgements from suppliers and update ERP System accordingly.

Reviews purchase requisitions for completeness, accuracy of information, and approved in accordance with written policies and procedures. Ensures requisitions, purchase orders, changes, and returns are input to system and documented in a timely manner.

Ensure efficiency of process for all outside service suppliers including lead times, freight, and all associated documentation and traceability.

Manages and maintains the ERP parameters to meet inventory strategies, analyze inventory levels based on product demands and supplier lead times. Forecast demands on a regular basis to our suppliers to ensure product is available as needed.

Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments.

Communicate any delays in material receipts and or planned production. Set plans in place to resolve delays.

Works with suppliers to address discrepancies with quantity, quality and on-time delivery.

Participate in the disposition of non-conforming material to assure proper inventory management.

Participate and be involved in the implementation of new supplier selection, supplier transitions, supplier performance measures, supplier relationship improvements and supply chain projects.

Maintain the vendor master file in the business system to ensure all vendors are setup accurately.

Complete assigned Key Performance indicators such as: cost containment, supplier reduction, supplier on time delivery, inventory dollars and turns, supplier material stocking, and supplier lead-time reductions.

Conduct analysis of ERP buy action, reschedule, late PT and other related reports and data to determine and create Purchase Orders for assured supply on assigned suppliers and commodities.

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in business and 5+ years' experience in sourcing, procurement, or purchasing in a manufacturing environment

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Internet, with a high proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of ERP systems, Epicor a plus.

Strong analytical skills; detail-driven individual with emphasis on accuracy with the ability to see the broader picture

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Professional business acumen

Self-directed; ability to work independently

Customer service oriented

Strong organizational skills: ability to manage multiple priorities and make effective decisions

Additional Skills and Experience

Metal/mechanical manufacturing experience

Experience with Epicor

Advanced Excel Skills

Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

Benefits

PTO/ESST

Paid holidays

$100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance

Paid Weekly

Vision and Dental Insurance

401K / Life Insurance / STD

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