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Blattner; Avon (MN); Vor Ort; USD 61.000 - 82.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

HDHP insurance

401(k) match

HSA options

FSA options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Work/Life balance

Gym on site

Zusammenfassung

Blattner in Avon, Minnesota, is seeking an experienced purchasing professional to manage the end-to-end procurement of materials and equipment for project sites. You will plan, issue, and track purchase orders, coordinate transport, and work to minimize total landed cost while ensuring quality and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes supplier relationship management, inventory control, and cross-functional collaboration with planning, warehouse, and project teams.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance or related field required; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• One year of experience in purchasing, planning or related Supply Chain function.
• APICS or other certification preferred.
• Warehouse/inventory background preferred.

Aufgaben

• Plan, create, and manage purchase orders for materials and supplies based on field requisitions, project needs, and inventory strategies, while following purchasing policy and approval limits.
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm pricing and delivery dates, expedite late orders, and resolve receipt and invoice discrepancies.
• Monitor stock levels and reorder points, run cycle counts, investigate variances to root cause, and identify slow-moving or obsolete items.
• Collaborate with the Master Data Team, planners, project managers, and warehouse staff to keep records accurate and report on inventory and open POs.

Kenntnisse

Purchasing experience

Supplier coordination

Inventory management

Data collaboration

Ausbildung

Associate degree in SCM or related field

APICS certification preferred

Jobbeschreibung

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Administers the end to end purchasing cycle of materials and/or equipment including planning & executing purchase orders, determining transport for these orders on/off the job site, executing lease agreements, expediting materials/equipment and resolving quality and invoice issues. Ensures equipment & materials land at the lowest total cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need. Partners with Sourcing team to build and leverage category strategies and manages supplier performance. Responsible for the tactical purchasing activities of assigned commodities while establishing and maintaining excellent vendor/customer relationships.

STEP INTO THE ROLE

• Purchase orders: Plan, create, and manage purchase orders for materials and supplies based on field requisitions, project needs, and inventory strategies, while following purchasing policy and approval limits.
• Supplier coordination: Stay in regular contact with suppliers to confirm pricing and delivery dates, expedite late orders, and resolve receipt and invoice discrepancies.
• Inventory and replenishment: Monitor stock levels and reorder points, run cycle counts, investigate variances to root cause, and identify slow-moving or obsolete items.
• Data and collaboration: Work with the Master Data Team, planners, project managers, and warehouse staff to keep records accurate and report on inventory and open POs.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance or related field required; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• One year of experience in purchasing, planning or related Supply Chain function.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• APICS or other certification preferred.
• Warehouse/inventory background preferred.

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

• Competitive pay
• 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA and FSA options
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Work/Life balance
• Employee/Family focused culture
• Gym on site
• And more!

Blattner is not able to sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency for this or any position. We are able to consider candidates who hold valid, independent work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizens

$61,220.00 - $82,309.00 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant’s applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.

WHO ARE WE?

With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.

Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.