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Ultipro; Bemidji, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Nortech Systems is seeking a Purchasing/Supply Chain position at its Bemidji, MN facility. The role focuses on sourcing, vendor selection, price negotiation, and PO management to support manufacturing needs.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Engineering and Operations, analyzing quotations, and maintaining vendor performance data to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement. ITAR considerations apply to access rights for some roles.

Qualifications

• Required: Purchasing, buying, supply chain, or closely related knowledge and/or experience.
• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, database, internet, supply chain, and related software applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Supply Chain leadership, Engineering and Operations to understand requirements, budgets, schedules, and other factors.
• Research, identify and evaluate potential vendors/suppliers.
• Quote, negotiate contracts and obtain price, availability and delivery information from vendors.
• Analyze quotations; negotiate prices and terms; recommend vendors based on cost, quality and delivery.
• Review and place Purchase Orders (POs) or bid requests as directed.
• Initiate POs and amendments; coordinate with Engineering to ensure timely sourcing activities.
• Maintain vendor performance data and address discrepancies in quantity, quality, and deliveries.
• Interface with departments to resolve material and purchasing needs and inform management.

Skills

Purchasing

Supply chain

Vendor negotiation

Procurement

PO management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Associates degree

MS Excel

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Job description

About Nortech Systems
Nortech Systems is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing solutions for complex electromedical and electromechanical products. We proudly serve mission critical markets, including medical imaging, medical devices, industrial, and aerospace & defense. Nortech delivers exceptional value by solving complex challenges through innovative, customized engineering, design, manufacturing, and data management solutions. We are committed to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring we meet the unique needs of the customers we serve.

Our team is focused on delivering lifesaving products from medical devices which detect and treat cancer to mission-critical components for airplanes and submarines. Nortech’s customers include some of the biggest names in industry, medical devices and aerospace and defense. We take pride in our team’s role in making products that make a difference.

The pay range for this role is $25.28 - $29.74. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, and other candidate qualifications.

This role supports our Bemidji, MN facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate as needed with Supply Chain leadership, Engineering and Operations to understand product or service requirements, materials needed, budget allowances, schedule, and other decision factors.
• Research, identify and evaluate potential vendors/suppliers as assigned.
• Confer with vendors/suppliers to quote, negotiate contracts and obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
• Assist with analyzing quotations; negotiating prices and terms with vendors/suppliers; and recommending vendors/suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness.
• Review and place Purchase Orders (POs) or bid requests as directed.
• Initiate POs and amendments for parts, services, and/or specialized tools/parts; arrange for submission and inspection of sample tools/products as assigned; coordinate closely with Engineering to ensure timely execution of sourcing activities.
• Assist with maintaining and evaluating vendor/supplier performance data.
• Contact vendors/suppliers and work to address discrepancies with quantity, quality and deliveries.
• Interface with all departments, recommend changes and resolve problems and/or issues with material and purchasing needs.
• Coordinate as directed with manufacturing on schedule changes, priorities and issues, and contacts vendors/suppliers as necessary for order status or updates.
• Coordinate quality matters, engineering or manufacturing changes and/or other changes between the Company and vendors/suppliers as requested.
• Create and maintain material masters.
• Assist with managing inventory levels and turns.
• Participate in JIT/Kanban programs with suppliers as requested.
• Maintain and communicate forecasts to suppliers, study market prices and trends, and inform management as appropriate.
• Participate in supplier development projects and continuous improvement efforts.
• Demonstrate and support Nortech’s Mission, Core Values, policies and procedures at all times.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. Certain positions at Nortech require access to information, or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US citizens, or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, presently, all applicants must be US Citizens, or US Permanent Residents (“green card holders”), and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights, to be considered for a position.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

Required:Purchasing, buying, supply chain, or closely related knowledge and/or experience including:

• Researching and sourcing manufacturing raw materials and assembly components.
• Initiating and handling purchase orders and bid requests.
• Analyzing pricing, contracts and other supply chain decision factors; identifying and recommending optimal solutions.
• Handling negotiations and resolving issues using a diplomatic and effective manner.
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing.

Required:

• Associates (A.A.) degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, database, internet, supply chain, and related software applications.

Preferred

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or related discipline.
• One year of experience working as a Supply Chain professional as described above.
• Experience working in a high-tech manufacturing environment involving electronic component, printed circuit board, and/or electro-mechanical assembly.

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