Supply Chain Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Supply Chain Buyer to support procurement and materials planning activities for an engineering organization in Shoreview, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining steady material flow, improving supplier responsiveness, and helping internal teams meet operational and production goals. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, purchasing coordination experience, and a disciplined approach to data accuracy, reporting, and vendor communication.

Responsibilities:

• Create, release, and oversee purchase orders in alignment with material demand and established procurement guidelines.

• Track order progress from placement through delivery, confirming approvals, supplier commitments, and commercial terms are accurate and complete.

• Follow up with vendors to accelerate shipments when needed so manufacturing and operational timelines remain on schedule.

• Evaluate supplier results related to delivery, quality, and pricing, and address exceptions through timely communication and escalation.

• Partner with planning, operations, and other internal stakeholders to maintain material availability and respond quickly to shortages or supply interruptions.

• Research alternate sourcing or recovery options when deliveries slip or inventory risks threaten production continuity.

• Maintain current purchasing records, open order updates, and management reports covering supplier activity, order status, and stock position.

• Analyze supply chain information such as lead times, inventory trends, vendor performance, and cost movement to support forecasting and decision-making.

• Build and update dashboards and other reporting tools that highlight key supply chain metrics and improvement opportunities.

• Contribute analytical support to continuous improvement efforts, including process optimization, automation, digitalization, waste reduction, and cost-saving initiatives.

*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.

 

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• Experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, or supply chain support within an industrial, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting, analysis, tracking, and handling large volumes of data.
• Demonstrated accuracy in numeric and high-volume data entry tasks.
• Ability to monitor open orders, manage priorities, and follow through on time-sensitive supplier issues.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret inventory, lead time, cost, and supplier performance data.
• Effective communication skills for working with suppliers and cross-functional internal teams.
• Ability to identify problems, recommend practical solutions, and escalate risks appropriately when needed.