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Buyer - Manufacturing

ManpowerGroup • Saint Paul, MN • 2h ago

Job Title: Buyer - Manufacturing

Location: St. Paul Metro Area

Pay Range: $30-$35/hr

What's the Job?

Places orders for direct materials by reviewing supply and demand requirements to support production needs.

Maintains appropriate inventory levels by balancing cost-efficient purchase quantities with inventory-turnover goals.

Adheres to established QMS purchasing procedures and documentation standards to ensure full compliance.

Reviews and validates requisitions, confirming proper approvals and account coding before processing.

Communicates with suppliers as needed to secure favorable pricing, quantities, shipping terms, and service commitments.

Enters purchase order details accurately and takes full ownership of ensuring all information is correct.

Updates purchase orders and adjusts pricing when necessary, following internal guidelines for changes.

Collaborates closely with the Receiving team to confirm that materials arrive as expected and resolve any discrepancies.

Supports the return-to-vendor process by coordinating documentation and follow-up when materials must be sent back.

Monitors all open purchase orders, following up on overdue items and expediting shipments in line with company policy.

Assists in managing inventories for purchased molding components and raw materials to maintain consistent supply levels.

Helps oversee and maintain relationships with sub-suppliers to support ongoing purchasing needs.

Participates in the supplier certification process to ensure vendors meet company standards.

Implements and supports minimum/maximum inventory strategies.

Performs additional duties and tasks assigned by the Lead to support departmental operations.

What's Needed?

High School Diploma/GED required.

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.

3+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Epicor or similar ERP experience preferred.

The position must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs unaided.

Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Suite preferred).

Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and carry them to timely completion.

What's in it for me?

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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