Buyer

RITALKA, Inc; New Ulm (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability

401(k) with Employer Match

Term Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee-of‑the‑Month and Year, RITALA

Employee Luncheons

Company Picnic

Community Volunteering

Job summary

RITALKA, Inc. is a family‑owned specialty engineering and manufacturing business serving rural communities. As a Buyer, you will build and maintain relationships with vendors, source components, and coordinate delivery schedules to fill requirements.

The role emphasizes accurate communication, vendor qualification, and proactive problem solving, with a flexible schedule and 4‑10 hour shifts plus 5‑8 hour shifts. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Purchasing management or related degree.
• 2+ years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Qualify and develop new suppliers.
• Manage, maintain, and grow existing supplier base.
• Verify part numbers, delivery dates, and best price.
• Negotiate and buy parts in a timely manner.
• Coordinate purchasing and delivery schedules with departments.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Office software proficiency

Vendor management

S&OP coordination

Record keeping

Education

GED or higher

Purchasing management or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Join an Established and Growing Business!

RITALKA, Inc., is a family‑owned specialty engineering and manufacturing business focused on creating jobs in rural communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job – which allows us to do extraordinary things with ordinary people. Learn more about us at ritalka.com and apply today!

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE including 4 10‑hour shifts and 5 8‑hour shifts!

Stating Wage: $20–$30 per hour accordance with experience

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee‑of‑the‑Month and Year, RITALKA University
• Employee Luncheons
• Company Picnic
• Community Volunteering

As a Buyer, your primary responsibility is to build and maintain relationships via phone, fax, and e‑mail with component vendors and suppliers. You will coordinate purchasing and delivery schedules of vendor supplied components with appropriate departments and personnel. You will also source and buy product to fill requirements.

What does a Buyer do at RITALKA?

• Qualify and develop new suppliers
• Manage, maintain, and grow existing supplier base by developing long‑term, professional relationships with key vendors
• Qualify vendor's product offerings to verify exact part numbers, accurate delivery date, and best price
• Negotiate and buy parts in a timely and expeditious manner
• Product research as required
• Communication and problem solving
• Manage parts orders to meet project/forecast/Theory Of Constraint requirements and communicate status to supply chain via established reporting methods

What are we looking for in a quality candidate?

• Accurate and professional verbal and written communications
• Keeps business records, utilizing computers, accurate filing systems, customer and personal service
• Proficient use of computers, software, e.g., Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Complete vendor score cards
• S & OP meetings
• Follow company and department standard procedures

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Purchasing Management or other applicable degree
• 2+ Years Experience is desired

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be acceptable.

Many tasks include their own work and/or the review of work of others in the department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.