Buyer

Design-Ready-Controls; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Ready Controls seeks a Buyer to ensure smooth flow of production materials by strategically managing purchasing processes in Minnesota. You will handle PO creation, supplier relationships, and inventory planning to support manufacturing.

The role requires 1–3 years in purchasing, a bachelor's degree, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel. Experience with ERP systems (M1 preferred) is a plus, and the position offers DOE salary in the 58k–68k range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel).
• Experience with ERP systems (M1 preferred).
• A proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Candidate must be located in Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing: Create and manage purchase orders for a variety of materials, considering lead time, demand, cost, and inventory space.
• Inventory Management: Analyze inventory levels, identify re-order points, and address potential shortages.
• ERP System Expertise: Utilize our ERP system to manage purchase orders, track inventory, and generate reports.
• Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers for timely deliveries, competitive pricing, and quality.
• Production Support: Collaborate with production teams to identify and resolve supply chain issues.
• Data Analysis: Analyze purchasing data to identify trends, improve efficiency, and optimize inventory costs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems (M1)

Job description

Overview

Design Ready Controls (DRC) is seeking a Buyer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth flow of production materials by strategically managing the purchasing process.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing: Create and manage purchase orders for a variety of materials, considering factors like lead time, demand, cost, and inventory space.
• Inventory Management: Analyze inventory levels, identify re-order points, and proactively address potential shortages.
• ERP System Expertise: Utilize our ERP system to efficiently manage purchase orders, track inventory, and generate reports.
• Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries, competitive pricing, and excellent quality.
• Production Support: Collaborate closely with production teams to identify and resolve potential supply chain issues.
• Data Analysis: Analyze purchasing data to identify trends, improve efficiency, and optimize inventory costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Experience with ERP systems (M1 preferred).
• A proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Candidate must be located in Minnesota.
• Annual Salary : $58,000.00 - $68,000.00 DOE