Buyer

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Farmington (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, prescription, den

401k retirement plan with company 200

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid short-term and long-term

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Farmington, MN is seeking a Purchasing professional to manage material supply for production. You will interpret MRP output, issue POs, and drive on-time deliveries while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

The role emphasizes teamwork, cost trade-offs, and adherence to inventory policy, with opportunities to work across engineering, manufacturing, and accounting functions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in relevant field or associate's degree with 3+ years relevant experience or 5+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, building relationships with all levels of employees
• Ability to organize and manage multiple, simultaneous priorities and meet aggressive deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines
• Judgment and decision-making skills while comparing relative cost and benefit potential
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook

Responsibilities

• This position reports into the Materials Manager and has no direct or indirect reports
• Responsible for making effective and timely decisions to resolve material shortages in production
• Achievement of outstanding internal customer satisfaction and maintenance of relationships between the supply base and Valmont Industries, Inc.
• Responsible for efficiently and economically ensure the timely delivery of purchased material for divisional production and related support functions consistent with divisional inventory policy
• Responsible for preparing Return Goods Orders and the disposition of rejected material to closure
• Responsible for maintaining a professional working relationship with suppliers, Engineers, Production Control, Marketing, Manufacturing, and other Purchasing personnel
• Develop a deeper understanding of production requirement data and how to properly respond to the stated requirements
• Resolves problems related in invoicing receipts, acknowledgements, material shortages, delinquencies and certifications with vendors, divisional and corporate personnel
• Coordinates Engineering Change Notices for items purchased affecting new or existing materials to ease transition and manage inventory levels
• Interprets MRP output to create purchase orders (P.O.) for assigned items and verifies supplier receipt of the P.O.
• Expedites delivery of past due or moved-up purchase orders for specified suppliers – records any date revisions in system
• Assist Accounts Payable in timely credit/debit reconciliation
• Contact suppliers for PO confirmations, PO changes, to resolve shipment discrepancies, or process return
• Participate in Lean initiative events such as inventory carrying costs, Kanban, consignment, floor stock
• Analyze delivery issues and adjust database as required for assigned items
• Assist Corporate Purchasing in supplier consolidation efforts
• Reviews purchasing standard work procedures for improvements to increase customer satisfaction and/or reduce cost
• Act as a backup for other Buyers

Skills

Independent work

Team environment

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Judgment and decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Associate's degree with 3+ years experience

5+ years of relevant experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Workday

ADP

Job description

20805 Eaton Ave Farmington Minnesota 55024-7932

Why Valmont

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward?

This position pays between $55,300 to $69,000 per year depending on experience and education.

Essential Functions

• This position reports into the Materials Manager and has no direct or indirect reports
• Responsible for making effective and timely decisions to resolve material shortages in production
• Achievement of outstanding internal customer satisfaction and maintenance of relationships between the supply base and Valmont Industries, Inc.
• Responsible for efficiently and economically ensure the timely delivery of purchased material for divisional production and related support functions consistent with divisional inventory policy
• Responsible for preparing Return Goods Orders and the disposition of rejected material to closure
• Responsible for maintaining a professional working relationship with suppliers, Engineers, Production Control, Marketing, Manufacturing, and other Purchasing personnel
• Develop a deeper understanding of production requirement data and how to properly respond to the stated requirements
• Resolves problems related in invoicing receipts, acknowledgements, material shortages, delinquencies and certifications with vendors, divisional and corporate personnel
• Coordinates Engineering Change Notices for items purchased affecting new or existing materials to ease transition and manage inventory levels
• Interprets MRP output to create purchase orders (P.O.) for assigned items and verifies supplier receipt of the P.O.
• Expedites delivery of past due or moved-up purchase orders for specified suppliers – records any date revisions in system
• Assist Accounts Payable in timely credit/debit reconciliation
• Contact suppliers for PO confirmations, PO changes, to resolve shipment discrepancies, or process return
• Participate in Lean initiative events such as inventory carrying costs, Kanban, consignment, floor stock
• Analyze delivery issues and adjust database as required for assigned items
• Assist Corporate Purchasing in supplier consolidation efforts
• Reviews purchasing standard work procedures for improvements to increase customer satisfaction and/or reduce cost
• Act as a backup for other Buyers

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in relevant field or associate's degree with 3 + years relevant experience or 5+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, building relationships with all levels of employees
• Ability to organize and manage multiple, simultaneous priorities and meet aggressive deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines
• Judgment and decision-making skills while comparing relative cost and benefit potential
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in a purchasing/supply chain role
• Six months of experience in a production/manufacturing environment or a material control role
• Previous experience in sales, operations, operations planning, master scheduling, production planning, inventory control or production control within an MRP/ERP environment
• Professional work experience with contract management and negotiations
• Knowledge of customer service functions and shipping procedures
• APICS (C.P.I.M.) Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional in Inventory Management Certification

Working Environment And Physical Efforts

Work is typically performed in an office setting. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. The employee is occasionally required to move about the office. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The position does require the incumbent to have a valid US driver’s license and be able to travel by plane as required by the job.

Computer Software

MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Workday, ADP

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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