Purchasing Buyer, Senior

We are looking for an experienced Buyer to support indirect procurement activities for a manufacturing organization in Woodbury, Minnesota. This Contract position will play a key role in maintaining efficient purchasing operations, strengthening supplier interactions, and helping internal teams navigate procurement processes. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage purchasing workflows in a structured environment while identifying opportunities to improve value and efficiency.Guide internal stakeholders through procurement procedures, including purchase requisition support and review of required documentation for completeness and accuracy.• Partner with quality-related functions to route applicable suppliers for evaluation and support their inclusion on approved vendor lists when required.• Collaborate with Finance, Accounts Payable, Receiving, and other internal teams to address invoice concerns, receiving discrepancies, and supplier-related service issues.• Use Oracle and related procurement tools to monitor purchasing activity, generate reports, and track operational metrics.• Ensure purchasing practices align with internal policies, compliance expectations, and established procurement standards.• Stay informed on supplier capabilities and market conditions to support sound buying decisions and continuous process improvement.*