Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

OSI Batteries is a factory-direct distributor of specialty batteries, chargers, and related products from top manufacturers in the industry . OSI has stood out from the competition for over 48 years by delivering professional battery solutions to businesses, medical organizations, and government agencies who rely on battery power to get their jobs done.

OSI Batteries team members are deeply committed to transforming mission‑critical operations . Our vibrant culture is built upon aligned values, shared ownership, mutual respect, and a passion for collaborating to solve complex customer problems.

Procurement Specialist
OSI Batteries is a factory‑direct distributor of specialty batteries, chargers, and related power products, serving customers across medical, industrial, communications, and safety markets. OSI Batteries is seeking a motivated and detail‑driven Procurement Specialist / Buyer I to join our procurement team in Minnetonka, MN. This is an entry‑level to early‑career opportunity well‑suited for a recent graduate or candidate with foundational business experience who is ready to take ownership of day‑to‑day purchasing operations in a fast‑moving distribution environment. This role reports directly to the Senior Procurement Specialist and is responsible for purchase order execution, supplier communication, inventory data maintenance, and Oracle NetSuite ERP data entry.

Purchasing & Order Management

Issue purchase orders to assigned domestic and international suppliers in accordance with internal purchasing authority levels and established reorder triggers.

Confirm lead times, unit pricing, and minimum order quantities with suppliers via formal quotation on a per‑order basis prior to order placement.

Monitor and manage open purchase order lead times to ensure on‑time delivery; Escalate unit price discrepancies or minimum order quantities that exceed internal approval thresholds to the Senior Procurement Specialist for resolution.

Inventory & Data Management

Maintain and monitor the purchasing system using reports of annual usage, product lead times, and unit costs to support automated calculations of minimum inventory levels and reorder quantities.

Create new item records in Oracle NetSuite ERP per formal requests submitted by the Product Development team, ensuring accurate and complete entry of all required data fields.

Audit and update existing item and supplier data within Oracle NetSuite to ensure accuracy of pricing, lead times, and vendor information.

Generate and analyze purchasing reports in Excel to support inventory planning and supplier performance tracking.

Serve as a day‑to‑day point of contact for assigned domestic and international suppliers on routine purchasing transactions.

Communicate professionally and promptly with suppliers via email and phone to obtain quotes, confirm orders, and resolve delivery or pricing issues.

Support international procurement activity including coordination of lead times, currency awareness, and shipping timelines with overseas vendors.

Collaborate with the warehouse and operations teams to align purchasing activity with inventory needs and incoming shipment schedules.

Support the Senior Procurement Specialist with ad hoc purchasing projects, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives.

Participate in periodic inventory reviews and contribute to cycle count reconciliation efforts.

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field preferred; 0-2 years of professional experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, operations, or a related business function.

Prior experience in a wholesale distribution, manufacturing, or product‑based business environment is a plus.

experience with Oracle NetSuite is a strong advantage but not required — training will be provided.

Exposure to international purchasing, import documentation, or global supplier management is a plus.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required — this is a core daily tool used extensively for purchasing analysis and inventory reporting. Candidates must be fast and comfortable with formulas, filters, sorting, and data manipulation.

Proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Teams) is required.

Strong data entry skills with a high degree of speed and accuracy.

Oracle NetSuite training will be provided.

Exceptional attention to detail — accuracy in pricing, part numbers, and order quantities is critical in a battery distribution environment.

High sense of urgency and personal accountability; Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple open purchase orders across domestic and international suppliers simultaneously.

Competitive compensation package with salary, incentives, company ownership/equity, and comprehensive benefits (401k match, health, college debt reduction, and more!)

Career and professional development through training, coaching, and new experiences.

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