Buyer

Micro Control Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) with Roth option

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary Profit-Sharing Bonus

Job summary

Micro Control Company is seeking a Purchasing professional to analyze ERP/APS requirements, qualify suppliers for electrical components and connectors, and generate purchase orders aligned with schedules. You will negotiate terms, maintain procurement data, and coordinate with Engineering and Production to meet due dates and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in a related field, 2+ years of purchasing experience, and familiarity with INFOR ERP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field required.
• 2+ years of Purchasing experience, preferably in a high mix, low volume environment.
• Experience using INFOR ERP preferred.
• Basic understanding of electrical components and connectors.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements from Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) system.
• Identify and qualify potential suppliers for electrical components and connectors.
• Generate Purchase Orders based on APS schedules and company needs.
• Negotiate price, delivery, and PO terms for electrical items.
• Maintain purchasing database to keep internal teams informed.
• Interface with Engineering and Assembly to determine specifications.
• Communicate specifications to the supply chain.
• Manage supplier on-time performance and quality levels.
• Interface with Quality and initiate Supplier Corrective Actions when needed.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Warehousing and Accounting on material issues.
• Transition ownership of commodities from existing desk with active suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

INFOR ERP

Job description

**This salary information serves as a general guideline. Final offers are based on various factors, including qualifications, skills, experience, and other job-related criteria.**

Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(K) with Roth option, Life & Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement & Discretionary Profit-Sharing Bonus.

Job Summary:

This position reports to the Purchasing Manager and is responsible for analyzing ERP/APS requirements for electrical components and connectors, identifying and qualifying potential suppliers, generating purchase orders, negotiating price and delivery terms, maintaining purchasing database, interfacing with Engineering and Assembly to determine specifications, managing supplier quality and performance and ensuring due dates are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze requirements from Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) system.
• Identify and qualify potential suppliers to fill requirements, with emphasis on electrical components and connectors.
• Generate Purchase Orders based off APS schedules and company needs.
• Negotiate price, delivery, and purchase order terms for electrical and connector items.
• Maintain purchasing database to ensure dependent departments have prompt, accurate information.
• Interface with Engineering and Assembly personnel to determine critical specifications.
• Communicate specifications to the supply chain.
• Manage supplier on-time performance and quality levels to maintain sufficient flow of quality goods to the point of use.
• Interface with Quality department and Suppliers if material does not meet specifications, and initiate Supplier Corrective Actions when applicable.
• Work closely and communicate with all internal customers in Engineering, Production, Warehousing and Accounting on purchased materials regarding due dates, expediting and/or inventory and invoicing discrepancies.
• Assume ownership of assigned electrical/connector commodities transitioning from an existing Buyer's desk, including active supplier relationships and open order continuity.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field required.
• 2+ years of Purchasing experience, preferably in a high mix, low volume environment.
• Experience using INFOR ERP preferred.
• Basic understanding of assigned commodities, particularly electrical components and connectors.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with electrical components and/or connector commodities.
• Experience supporting a commodity transition or desk handoff from another buyer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to perform sedentary work, including sitting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to periodically stand, walk, crouch, stoop, bend, and reach across all planes.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment for extended periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, 0 - 10% of time.