Buyer

01 Hypertherm, Inc.; Big Falls (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative employee-owned culture

Profit-Sharing and ESOP

Community Service Time (5 days/year)

Environmental stewardship

No-layoff philosophy

Job summary

Hypertherm Associates in New Brighton, MN is seeking a Buyer to maintain optimal inventory levels for a JIT environment and to ensure production schedules are consistently met.

You will manage POs, support Kanban/Min Max replenishment, monitor supplier performance, and collaborate with Master Schedulers to optimize production and prevent supply disruptions. This role offers an ESOP culture and strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent required.
• 0-2 years’ experience in planning/purchasing or related field.
• Knowledge of Engineering Changes Processes.
• Proficient in Oracle.
• Knowledge of Parts Management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Basic Negotiations.
• Strong written and verbal communications.
• Knowledge of a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and efficient execution of all Purchase Orders and releases for suppliers and managing exceptions.
• Support replenishment methods (Kanban, Min Max) for inventory items to ensure continuity of supply and inventory accuracy.
• Analyze and monitor supply data to expedite production and mitigate disruptions.
• Execute the return to supply process to generate debit memos for product returned to suppliers.
• Provide accurate data to Master Schedulers and Category Managers for treasury and accounting compliance.
• Support the production plan by evaluating on-hand quantity needs and consumption rates to maximize production and minimize write-offs.
• Support other projects for the work area and team as assigned.

Skills

Negotiations

Written & Verbal Communication

Attention to Detail

Manufacturing Knowledge

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Buyer Hypertherm Associates is seeking a Buyer who will support our Waterjet team in New Brighton, MN, and be accountable for maintaining optimal quantity of supplied goods in a cost-effective manner to support a JIT manufacturing environment to ensure scheduled production is never lost.

As a Buyer you will:

• Ensure timely and efficient execution of all Purchase Orders and releases for suppliers and managing exceptions
• Support the daily execution of replenishment methods (i.e., Kanban, Min Max) for all inventory items to ensure continuity of supply and inventory accuracy while optimizing production
• Analyze and monitor supply data (i.e., production schedules, supplier promise dates and delivery performance) to expedite current production, resolve supply related production issues, and proactively mitigate potential future disruptions in production
• Execute the return to supply process to ensure debit memos are generate for product returned to suppliers
• Support Master Schedulers and Category Managers by providing accurate and timely data (e.g., packing list and invoice accuracy) to comply with treasury and accounting practices
• Support the production plan by continually evaluating on-hand quantity needs, on-hand supplier quantities and consumption rates to maximize production and minimize inventory write-offs of components undergoing ECs in support of the product life-cycle
• Support other projects for their work area and team as assigned

Who you are and the experience you bring:

• Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-2 years’ experience in planning/purchasing or related field
• Knowledge of Engineering Changes Processes
• Proficient in Oracle
• Knowledge of Parts Management
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Basic Negotiations
• Strong written and verbal communications
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of a manufacturing environment

Preferred experience to differentiate you:

• A.S. Business Management or related field with 2+ years of experience
• Knowledge of Materials Replenishment and Inventory Control Modules of ERP
• Knowledge of Hypertherm products
• Knowledge of industrial equipment manufacturing
• Knowledge of Lean/JIT production
• Intermediate Negotiations

Location

New Brighton, MN

Additional benefits in joining Hypertherm Associates:

• Collaborative, 100% employee-owned culture
• Profit-Sharing and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)
• Five days/year paid Community Service Time
• Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship
• Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy
• Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within your organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.

$62,682.00-$104,469.00 Annual This is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.

Hypertherm Associates is more than a place to work; it’s a place to call your own. We are 100% Associate-owned with an over 50 year history of no-layoffs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).