Buyer

Jobot; Chandler (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employer-paid benefits

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is hiring a Buyer for its Chandler, MN facility. The role focuses on managing raw materials, production supplies, MRO inventory, and other purchasing needs to meet production demands.

You'll work with production, scheduling, vendors, and Accounts Payable to ensure materials are available and costs are controlled. The ideal candidate has manufacturing purchasing experience, proficiency with MRP/ERP systems, and strong analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience purchasing materials in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems and supplier coordination.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills for forecasting and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Monitor MRP requirements and purchase materials for production.
• Maintain inventory levels for production, MRO, and office needs.
• Coordinate with production and scheduling to support short-term plans.
• Manage vendors, purchase orders, delivery timing and supply issues.
• Prepare forecasts and monitor min/max order quantities.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable on PO and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory data in systems.
• Support new SKU material setup and commercialization.

Skills

MRP/ERP systems

Manufacturing experience

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Buyer opportunity with growing food manufacturing company! (Chandler, MN)

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 per year

A bit about us

A growing food manufacturer is seeking a Buyer to manage raw materials, production supplies, MRO inventory, and other purchasing needs for its Chandler facility. This position will work closely with production, scheduling, vendors, and Accounts Payable to ensure materials are available to meet changing production demands.

Why join us

• Strong company culture.
• Competitive compensation package - base + bonus.
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits package.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Monitor MRP requirements and purchase materials used in finished-goods production.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels for production, MRO, office, and one-time purchases.
• Coordinate with production and scheduling teams to support short-term plans and last-minute changes.
• Manage vendor communication, purchase orders, delivery timing, and supply issues.
• Prepare forecasts and monitor minimum and maximum order quantities.
• Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve purchase-order and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory data within company systems.
• Support the commercialization and material setup of new SKUs.

Qualifications

• Purchasing, inventory, materials, or supply-chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred; protein-based manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Candidates from broader CPG manufacturing environments will also be considered.
• Experience working with MRP or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond quickly to changing production requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and regularly move throughout the manufacturing facility.

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