Buyer

Gilder Search Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Profit-sharing bonus opportunity

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with Roth option

Paid time off

Job summary

Konik partners with a growing manufacturing organization to fill the Buyer – Manufacturing position in Minneapolis, MN, a direct hire with a compensation range of $75,000–$82,000 per year. The role focuses on purchasing activities, supplier relationships, and ensuring material availability to meet customer demand.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of manufacturing purchasing experience, ERP proficiency, and familiarity with VMI programs for effective collaboration with Engineering, Production,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Experience with vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs.
• Strong purchasing processes knowledge; material planning.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to communicate with Engineering/Production.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities, including purchase orders and supplier communication.
• Monitor supplier commitments, lead times, and delivery schedules for production readiness.
• Resolve shortages, delays, quality concerns, and non-conforming materials with suppliers.
• 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 information including pricing, lead times, and supplier data.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and improve purchasing processes.
• Manage vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs and supplier relationships.
• Support outside processing activities such as machining, painting, and other services.
• Process ECOs and maintain accurate purchasing documentation.
• Maintain inventory levels to support production demand.

Skills

Procurement

ERP systems

VMI

Supplier management

Excel

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Buyer – Manufacturing

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.

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