Buyer

Talent Bar Evolution; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic staffing agency is looking for a highly skilled Buyer in Fargo, ND to manage purchasing activities for a $30mm annual spend. The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality supplies and materials are obtained, working closely with Production Planning and Sales. Strong experience in buying packaging materials, Purchase Order buying, and a background with SAP are essential. This role is targeted at mid-senior level professionals and requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of purchasing and manufacturing experience.
• General knowledge of purchasing, bidding process, and contract terms.
• Experience buying packaging supplies, with emphasis on paper bags and printed poly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of packaging materials and supplies.
• Search for new products to enhance production efficiencies.
• Manage purchasing contracts for expansions and improvements.
• Track and resolve material complaints.
• Monitor material quality and resolve issues with suppliers.

Skills

Buying Packaging Supplies

Purchase Order Buying Experience

SAP Experience

Procurement Category Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Business, or a related field

Job description

Our Client seeks a highly skilled Buyer who will be responsible for completing purchasing activities to ensure high-quality purchases are obtained at prices which maximize value in a timely manner for a $30mm annual spend. Buying activities and responsibilities may include maintenance and repair parts, operating supplies, equipment and supplies, outside services, commodities, company vehicles, and contractual purchases. This role works closely with Production Planning, Sales and Operations to ensure supply chain viability.

• Purchases Packaging materials and supplies, equipment and outside services to be delivered on schedule in accordance with existing purchasing policies and guidelines, thus contributing to efficient factory operations.
• Proactively searches out new and improved products which could improve production efficiencies or quality of finished product.
• Provides for the purchase and timely delivery of assigned operating supplies in an economic manner.
• Implements and administers the purchasing and construction contracts for the Company's expansion and improvement programs in an economical and timely manner.
• Monitors and tracks material complaints through to a mutually beneficial resolution.

Must Haves

• Experience Buying Packaging Supplies (Emphasis on paper bags & printed poly)
• Purchase Order Buying Experience
• SAP Experience
• Procurement Category Management

Required Work Experience

• 3-5 years of purchasing and manufacturing experience

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Business, or a related field
• General knowledge of purchasing, the bidding process and contract terms and conditions

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• General Business

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing