Buyer

States Manufacturing Corporation; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Weekly Pay

401K

Job summary

States Manufacturing Corporation, based in the Twin Cities metro, is evolving in American industry by delivering electrical and metal solutions nationwide. We are seeking a Purchasing professional to coordinate goods/services, process POs accurately, and collaborate with suppliers to meet production schedules.

The role emphasizes ERP-based procurement, supplier management, and data-driven decision making within a growing manufacturing environment. Join us to grow, innovate, and make an impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and 3–4 years of sourcing, procurement, or purchasing experience.
• Strong analytical skills with accuracy and attention to detail; ability to see the big picture.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems; Epicor a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders to meet production schedules; review supplier acknowledgements and update ERP accordingly.
• Review requisitions for completeness and accuracy; ensure PO changes and returns are documented in system.
• Ensure efficiency of outside service suppliers including lead times, freight, and documentation.
• Maintain ERP parameters to meet inventory strategies; forecast demands with suppliers.
• Monitor shipments to ensure timely arrival and trace issues when delays occur.
• Communicate delays in material receipts and planned production; set plans to resolve delays.
• Work with suppliers to address discrepancies in quantity, quality and on-time delivery.
• Participate in supplier selection, transitions, performance measures, and supplier relationship improvements.
• Maintain vendor master file in the system for accurate setup.
• Complete KPIs: cost containment, supplier reduction, on-time delivery, and inventory turns.
• Analyze ERP buy action, reschedule, and late PT reports to create Purchase Orders for assured supply.

Skills

Procurement

Analytical

Excel

Communication

Negotiation

Independent

Time management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Epicor ERP

MS Office

Job description

Description

Come Learn and Grow with Us!

Rooted in over a century of craftsmanship, States Manufacturing is building the future of American industry. Based in the Twin Cities north metro and now in our second century, we’re experiencing truly explosive growth as we deliver trusted electrical and metal solutions nationwide.

We combine the stability of a well-established company with the energy of a startup—offering incredible opportunities for people who want to grow, innovate, and make a lasting impact. Intrigued? Let's talk!

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for coordinating the purchase of goods and services with (assigned commodities / suppliers). The key functions of the job are to process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner, to ensure purchase transactions are executed according to policy and work directly with suppliers and internal business resources.

Requirements

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders necessary to meet production schedules considering inventory parameters and lead times. Review Order acknowledgements from suppliers and update ERP System accordingly.
• Reviews purchase requisitions for completeness, accuracy of information, and approved in accordance with written policies and procedures. Ensures requisitions, purchase orders, changes, and returns are input to system and documented in a timely manner.
• Ensure efficiency of process for all outside service suppliers including lead times, freight, and all associated documentation and traceability.
• Manages and maintains the ERP parameters to meet inventory strategies, analyze inventory levels based on product demands and supplier lead times. Forecast demands on a regular basis to our suppliers to ensure product is available as needed.
• Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments.
• Communicate any delays in material receipts and or planned production. Set plans in place to resolve delays.
• Works with suppliers to address discrepancies with quantity, quality and on-time delivery.
• Participate in the disposition of non-conforming material to assure proper inventory management.
• Participate and be involved in the implementation of new supplier selection, supplier transitions, supplier performance measures, supplier relationship improvements and supply chain projects.
• Maintain the vendor master file in the business system to ensure all vendors are setup accurately.
• Complete assigned Key Performance indicators such as: cost containment, supplier reduction, supplier on time delivery, inventory dollars and turns, supplier material stocking, and supplier lead-time reductions.
• Conduct analysis of ERP buy action, reschedule, late PT and other related reports and data to determine and create Purchase Orders for assured supply on assigned suppliers and commodities.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business and/or 3 to 4 years’ experience in sourcing, procurement, or purchasing
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Internet, with a high proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of ERP systems, Epicor a plus.
• Strong analytical skills; detail-driven individual with emphasis on accuracy with the ability to see the broader picture
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional business acumen and negotiation skills
• Self-directed; ability to work independently
• Customer service oriented
• Strong organizational skills: ability to manage multiple priorities and make effective decisions

Additional Skills and Experience

• Metal/mechanical manufacturing experience
• Experience with Epicor
• Advanced Excel skill
• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

Benefits

• PTO/ESST
• Paid holidays
• $100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance
• Paid Weekly
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401K / Life Insurance / STD