Buyer

Konik; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with Roth option

Paid time off

Job summary

Konik is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization seeking a Buyer to support purchasing operations, supplier relationships, and material availability in a production environment.

The role will manage purchasing activities, maintain supplier communication, support Engineering and Production teams, and ensure materials are available to meet customer demand. A manufacturing background and ERP experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems is required.
• Experience with vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs is required.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management, and material planning.
• Mechanical aptitude to understand manufacturing processes and components.
• Ability to communicate with Engineering, Production, Suppliers, and internal teams.
• Strong analytical skills to research, organize, and interpret purchasing data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities including purchase orders and supplier communication.
• Monitor lead times and delivery schedules to ensure materials are available for production.
• Work with suppliers to resolve shortages, delays, and quality concerns.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to understand component requirements and support product development.
• Identify and qualify suppliers, obtain quotes, and support sourcing decisions.
• Maintain ERP purchasing data including pricing, lead times, and supplier data.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and opportunities to improve purchasing processes.
• Manage vendor-managed inventory programs and supplier relationships.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical skills

Tools

ERP systems

VMI programs

Job description

Minneapolis, MN | Direct Hire | $75,000–$82,000

Konik is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization that is seeking a Buyer to support purchasing operations, supplier relationships, and material availability in their production environment. This role will be responsible for managing purchasing activities, maintaining supplier communication, supporting engineering and production teams, and ensuring materials are available to support customer demand.

Buyer – Manufacturing

Konik is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization that is seeking a Buyer to support purchasing operations, supplier relationships, and material availability in their production environment. This role will be responsible for managing purchasing activities, maintaining supplier communication, supporting engineering and production teams, and ensuring materials are available to support customer demand.

The ideal candidate will have previous buying experience within a manufacturing environment, strong ERP experience, and enough mechanical knowledge to communicate effectively with Engineering, Production, and suppliers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, and taking ownership of the purchasing process.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities, including purchase orders, blanket orders, supplier communication, and expediting.
• Monitor supplier commitments, lead times, and delivery schedules to ensure materials are available for production.
• Work directly with suppliers to resolve shortages, delays, quality concerns, and non-conforming materials.
• Partner with Engineering and Production teams to understand component requirements, troubleshoot issues, and support product development activities.
• Identify and qualify suppliers, obtain quotes, and support sourcing decisions.
• Maintain ERP purchasing information, including pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, and supplier data.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes.
• Manage vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs and supplier relationships.
• Support outside processing activities, including machining, cutting, bending, painting, dipping, and other manufacturing services.
• Process engineering change orders (ECOs) and maintain accurate purchasing documentation.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and support production demand requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP systems required.
• Experience with vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs required.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management, and material planning.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to understand manufacturing processes, components, and production requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Engineering, Production, Suppliers, and internal teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research, organize, and interpret purchasing data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Profit-sharing bonus opportunity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with Roth option
• Paid time off