Buyer

WEG Electric Corp; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric machinery manufacturer is seeking a Buyer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this full-time role, you'll be responsible for purchasing materials in a dynamic manufacturing facility. Key responsibilities include managing inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring on-time delivery of production materials. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, is proficient in SAP, and possesses strong organizational and communication skills. Competitive compensation is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in Planning, Purchasing, Inventory, Manufacturing, or Engineering.
• Familiarity with Inventory Management principles.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily material planning and executing orders for production materials.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve delivery issues.
• Manage inventory levels and provide updates on assigned metrics.

Skills

Planning

Purchasing

Inventory Management

Engineering

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)

Job description

Company

Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp.

Position

Buyer

Location

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Primary Objective of Position

Responsible for purchasing material in our dynamic engineer to order and made to order manufacturing facility with a Customer Driven focus that provides On Time Predictability thru Continuous Improvement.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Daily Material Requirement Planning review with executing orders for production materials, MRO items and services.
• Works collaboratively with planning and suppliers to resolve delivery issues and develop recovery plans for to support on time delivery to customer.
• Interface with other department representatives to determine specific needs, such as technical requirements, or manufacturing requirements.
• Processes Engineering Change Order releases for updates to manufacturing and vendors.
• Follows up on deliveries, obtains proof of delivery if required and resolves invoicing related issues.
• Responsible to manage inventory for assigned materials to the appropriate level for order quantity, safety stock, excess and obsolete inventories
• Provides regular updates on assigned metrics.
• Completes other tasks and projects as assigned by the Purchasing Manager
• Ensures tasks are performed according to organizational requirements for quality management and environmental, health and safety standards, policies and procedures.
• Maintains data and prepares reports using SAP and Microsoft office software.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Minimum 2+ years Planning, Purchasing, Inventory, Manufacturing, or Engineering experience. Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical field a plus.
• SAP Materials and Planning experience a plus.
• Demonstrates Inventory Management Skills for order quantity, safety stock quality, stocking determination, identifying excess and obsolete inventories.
• Excellent communication, computer, and analytical skills required.
• Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to respond to changing priorities required.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrates excellent inter-personal, group participation, and group management skills.
• Must be a flexible, high-energy individual, able to handle multiple tasks and frequently changing priorities.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite products with a focus on Excel preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Approximately 80% sitting, 20% walking. Must be able to carry 20 pounds unassisted of production order packages around a manufacturing facility.
• Physical ability to travel freely within manufacturing and office facilities. This requires climbing stairs and moving over, around, and about shop machinery.

Compensation

$65k to $70k

Will compensate with experience. Position is full‑time.

Additional Information

Company cannot provide sponsorship for this position.