Buyer

Start your journey as Buyer at Cinch Connectivity Solutions. You will manage global supply chain and delivery of purchased product by ensuring that all goods are delivered on-time, of the highest quality level, and at the most competitive rate. Our Procurement team is proud of their contributions to support business goals while ensuring the uninterrupted development and manufacturing of high-tech products for key industries like aerospace and defense. Responsibilities Support the development and implementation of direct materials strategy by aggressively managing direct commodities. Responsible for timely planning of raw materials including forecast communications to suppliers. Prepare Purchase Orders and Request for Quotes, solicit bid proposals and review requisitions. Drive supply base performance improvement by supporting the development and implementation of strategies to improve supply base on time delivery, reduce supplier lead times, optimize lot sizes and effectively manage overall procured component. Solve supply gaps impacting manufacturing schedule achievement and/or customer part fulfillment by identifying alternate supply sources, scheduling changes, and/or facilitating expediting activities with supply base. Evaluate supplier performance, communicate results, develop and implement strategies and tactics for improvement. Assist in Supplier invoice reconciliation. Work with Commodity Managers to implement sourcing initiatives and contract terms. Communicate supplier lead-times, order minimums and multiples, and other related supplier issues with Materials and Production as needed. Work with Engineering and Suppliers to resolve quality issues. Resolve price discrepancies by negotiating with vendors. Work with Supplier outside sales, inside sales, quality contacts, production, and upper management. Qualifications A minimum two-year degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field. Three years' experience in procurement. Or a combination of education and experience. Understanding of Supply Chain dynamics, including Operations, Procurement and Logistics and ERP. Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Benefits Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision. 401k with match. Employed paid tuition assistance program that covers up 100% of costs. Work Opportunity. Bel will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Bel is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected Veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. Location: Waseca, MN (Onsite). Employee Type: Full-Time. Date Posted: 03/27/2026. Job ID: W-00053. #J-18808-Ljbffr