Buyer Purchasing (Remote Position)

Job Summary As a Buyer at Midco, you will be responsible for purchasing materials, products, and services to support our Fulfillment Centers. You will manage purchase orders, maintain item and vendor data integrity, and monitor vendor performance to ensure favorable costs, high-quality supplies, and reliable service. Your role involves coordinating with internal teams and vendors to support sourcing activities, product lifecycle management, procurement processes, and data-driven decision making. You will contribute to cost savings, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency through vendor collaboration, analysis, and continuous improvement efforts. Depending on your level, you will either assist with or independently manage projects and initiatives and may train and mentor team members.

This is a Hybrid position working from the office 3 days per week and can be located within the Midco footprint of KS, MN, ND, SD, or WI. Individuals located outside of this area must be willing to relocate to within the footprint.

Responsibilities Purchase materials, supplies, products, and services to support the organization while balancing cost, quality, availability, and business needs.

Track purchases and maintain a high level of accuracy and data integrity for purchase orders, vendor records, and procurement-related transactions.

Manage item and product data throughout the lifecycle, including item creation, maintenance of attributes, product changes, and end-of-life planning.

Monitor and maintain item data integrity across procurement and supply chain systems, identifying and escalating issues as appropriate.

Monitor vendor performance, quality, and service levels while maintaining accurate vendor information.

Communicate vendor performance concerns, market conditions, risks, and opportunities to leadership and relevant stakeholders to support planning and decision-making.

Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to evaluate, introduce, modify, or discontinue products, materials, and services.

Coordinate efforts with internal stakeholders regarding material forecasts, inventory requirements, invoice discrepancies, shipment schedules, sourcing initiatives, product transitions, and procurement escalations.

Support benchmark analysis, risk assessments, vendor evaluations, and contract renegotiation efforts through research, reporting, and data analysis.

Partner with Operations, Finance, IT, Safety, Fulfillment Centers, and other stakeholders to support procurement activities, product transitions, and supply chain initiatives.

Assist the Category Manager in coordinating and communicating product, sourcing, and supplier updates, ensuring stakeholders are informed of inventory implications, ordering processes, and implementation schedules.

Participate in cross-functional teams to identify and implement opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, risk mitigation, and quality enhancements.

Support and participate in procurement and supply chain initiatives that improve customer experience, operational effectiveness, and financial performance.

Support procurement, sourcing, and supply chain projects through data analysis, coordination of activities, stakeholder communication, and execution of assigned deliverables.

Ensure customer privacy by adhering to Midco's privacy guidelines while actively following Midco policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Experience working with purchasing, inventory management, supply chain operations, vendor management, customer service, fulfillment operations, or related business functions.

Experience using an ERP system, purchasing software, inventory management system, or the ability to quickly learn new technology.

Proficiency or ability to learn Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, business-related field, or equivalent work experience.

The actual base pay offered to the most qualified individual will be determined based on multiple factors including the level of job offered, internal equity, location, and the individual’s job-related knowledge, skills and experience. This position may be hourly or salary dependent on the level offered and may be eligible for additional compensation such as overtime. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual bonus plan based on company and/or individual performance.

Team Members will be assigned a level based on the required experience and training. Buyer I 6 months to 2 years of experience in purchasing, inventory management, supply chain operations, customer service, fulfillment, operations support, or related business functions.

Basic understanding of purchasing processes and vendor interactions.

Experience using business systems, ERP platforms, or inventory management tools, or ability to learn quickly.

Proficiency or ability to learn Microsoft 365 applications.

3 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory management, or related experience.

Experience negotiating pricing, delivery, or service terms with vendors.

Intermediate proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft 365 applications.

Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and procurement efficiencies.

Ability to support projects and initiatives with limited guidance.

Assist with onboarding, training, or mentoring team members.

6 or more years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory management, or related experience.

Advanced proficiency with ERP systems, data analysis, and Microsoft 365 applications.

Ability to identify business risks and develop mitigation strategies related to suppliers, inventory, or procurement activities.

Independently lead projects and process improvement initiatives.

Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor for other team members.

Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment and/or remote work setting, depending on business needs.

May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week and other than normal business hours, such as holidays, evenings and weekends as business demands.

May occasionally lift or move items such as materials, equipment, or supplies.

Mental Demands Maintain concentration and attention to detail while performing work that requires accuracy, consistency, and data integrity.

Communicate and interact professionally and effectively with team members, leaders, vendors, customers, and other stakeholders.