Buyer - Outsourced Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

***This position is in office, not hybrid, not remote***

What You’ll Do

The Buyer II – Outsourced Manufacturing at Johnson Screens is responsible for advanced procurement activities, including supplier negotiations and the management of strategic supplier relationships. This role requires a strong understanding of procurement processes and the ability to drive cost-effective sourcing decisions while maintaining quality standards and delivery commitments.

The position will primarily support engineering and the New Brighton manufacturing facility by managing outsourcing activities. Responsibilities include collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, communicating specifications and expectations to suppliers, issuing purchase orders, and tracking orders through delivery. The Buyer II is accountable for ensuring suppliers deliver high-quality products on time to meet both production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

• Manage procurement records, ensuring accuracy in order details, supplier agreements, and pricing.
• Creating purchase orders (POs) and processing them through procurement systems.
• Ensuring purchased goods meet quality, quantity, and delivery standards.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Managing stock levels to ensure adequate supplies while avoiding overstocking.
• Monitoring lead times and planning purchases to minimize stockouts.
• Coordinating with inventory and warehouse teams to align purchasing with inventory needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that material and service needs align with production schedules and operational requirements.
• Ensuring all purchases comply with company policies and industry regulations.
• Maintaining accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information.
• Review and analyze purchase requisitions and ensure accurate order placement in line with company standards.
• Preparing reports on purchasing activities, costs, and supplier performance.
• Monitor supplier performance and communicate any delivery or quality issues to Procurement Leadership.
• Assist in supplier evaluations and participate in supplier development initiatives.
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience. 
• Minimum 2+ years of experience procuring outsourcing activities in a manufacturing environment. 
• Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of procurement best practices. 
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement software; SAP procurement module experience preferred. 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills. 
• 4+ years of experience coordinating outsourcing activities in a custom steel manufacturing environment preferred. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong attention to detail. 
• Continuous Improvement mindset, with experience facilitating cross-functional continuous improvement projects preferred. 
• Familiarity with technical drawings and specifications; ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications preferred. 
• Advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Experience outsourcing at least 3 of the following activities required; broader experience across these steel-related value-added services preferred: Annealing, Passivation, Machining, Forming, Sand blasting, Electropolishing, Coatings, Laser cutting, Other steel-related value-added services

Why Johnson Screens is a Great Place to Work: 

At Johnson Screens, we value open-mindedness, competence, collaboration, and integrity. We support our people with competitive total rewards, comprehensive benefits, and continuous development – so everyone can work with confidence and deliver results that matter. 

 

Compensation

Base salary of $75,000-$85,000

 

Shared Cost Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k) Plan - 5% Employer Match, Health Spending Account (HSA) 

Employee Paid Benefits 

Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Supplemental Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Insurance

 

Employer Paid Benefits

80 Hours of Paid Holidays per Year, Vacation Time Off, Sick Time, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, Accident Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, Student Scholarships

Work Environment & Schedule

Onsite position in New Brighton, MN

About Johnson Screens – A brand of Aqseptence

Johnson Screens is the leading global provider of innovative screening and separation solutions. We support a wide range of industries, which means that almost every product around us has touched one of our screens during its manufacturing process. Since our inception over a century ago, our products have helped protect lives by reducing harmful waste, providing clean water, and making the best use of our precious natural resources. We strive to be a great place to work and do what is right for our customers and our people. We thrive on innovation and continuous improvement, and we believe that our people are the key to our success.

Our daily work is guided by six values, which we call our True North:

Open-Mindedness

Competence

Confidence

Collaboration

Integrity

Results

This is the standard we hold ourselves to – and we’re raising the bar. High performers belong here. If you’re ready to make your mark, we’re ready to meet you. Apply now and grow with Johnson Screens. 

Johnson Screens is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

No agency solicitations or third‑party recruiter outreach, please.