Buyer 1

Creation Technologies; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Creation Technologies is seeking a Buyer 1 in Rochester, MN to perform purchasing activities supporting production and operations. You will collaborate with BU Planning Team to ensure material continuity, quality, and delivery while monitoring costs and inventory levels.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. You will manage ERP purchases, supplier relations, and MRB/ECO/NCR items, while driving cost reductions and inventory improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, inventory or purchasing management or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of supply chain experience.
• Proficient English business communications, written and verbal.
• Proficient computer skills on Windows and related software.
• Experience with MS Office and Excel features.
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities.
• Able to work under pressure as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with regional/site teams to align on material needs.
• Send POA reports to suppliers and manage PO Actions weekly.
• Generate ERP purchase orders for production and new product launches.
• Monitor PO status and communicate with the Customer Focus Team.
• Maintain parts in ERP with supplier, MPN, MOQ/MPQ, lead time.
• Coordinate with Materials Planner on pricing and NCNR.
• Source shortages to minimize delays and excess inventory.
• Manage MRB issues, ECOs, NCRs including supplier returns.
• Execute contract and PFEP/VMI changes as directed.
• Ensure supplier approvals and maintain performance.
• Drive cost reductions through negotiations.
• Collaborate on inventory reduction plans with Materials Planner.
• Resolve invoice issues with Finance/Supplier/Commodity Manager.
• Escalate to Finance on credit holds and terms.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

MS Office

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in operations or Purchasing

Tools

ERP systems

Windows OS

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The Buyer 1 role performs purchasing activities in support of production and company’s operation requirements at the functional or business unit (BU) level. This role works with BU Planning Team and/or Director of Supply Chain in managing procurement related deliverables, as per company standard practice, to support customer materials and our internal Supply Chain metrics. Success in the role includes a positive and proactive approach to ensure continuity and quality of materials, maintain inventory at planned levels and monitor cost. Also demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

include, but not limited to:

• Collaborate with the regional & site customer focus team(s) to support customer material and business needs.
• Send Purchase Order Action (POA) reports to suppliers and manage PO Actions in weekly basis
• Generate and manage ERP purchase order releases for production and new product launch
• Monitor, track, and provide feedback to accurately communicate the PO Status to CFT (Customer Focus Team)
• Maintain and set up parts in ERP as needed (Preferred supplier, Prime MPN, MOQ/MPQ, Leadtime, NCNR)
• Work with Materials Planner to obtain customer authorization on pricing, NCNR, premium freight, and materials liability
• Source for material shortages to reduce delivery impact yet minimizing unfavorable PPV/CMP & excess inventory
• Manage material escalations with Commodity Management and suppliers
• Manage Material Review Board (MRB) items related to quality, receiving issues, ECO, and NCR including returns to suppliers
• Execute contract changes
• Execute PFEP (Plan for Every Part)/VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) changes recommended by Program Leader/Supply Chain Leader
• Adhere to supplier approval and review processes
• Management and maintenance of Suppliers with activities related to selection, forecasting, monitoring performance, and supplier corrective actions
• Drive cost reduction and supplier negotiations for items not owned by commodity management
• Collaborate with Materials Planner on inventory reduction plans
• Work with Finance/Supplier/Commodity Manager to resolve invoice issues
• Escalate to Finance on credit holds and payment terms issues as it applies to supplier deliveries and invoices
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, Inventory or Purchasing Management, or equivalent combination of educational and work experience
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Supply Chain is required
• Proficient English business communications skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in operating a computer including using a Windows based operating systems and related software
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office including Excel (v-lookups, data filters, pivot tables etc.)
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Self-motivated team player, able to work well under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities

WORKING ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS:

Physical and/or Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel office equipment, objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and identification, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential and non-essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

The working environment is generally clean; however, this position may be exposed to occasional dust, metals/solder occasional exposure to high noise levels from operating machines or physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts. The employee must wear designated PPE where required. Otherwise, office/business casual attire is appropriate.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $64,000-$72,000 USD per year.Full-time employees are also eligible for performance-based bonuses and benefits. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, location, and shift. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and hours worked.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require any accommodations to complete the application process or need the job posting in an alternative format, please email [e-mail]. You will be connected with our Talent Acquisition team.

If you are contacted regarding the position, please inform our Talent Acquisition team of any accommodations you may need during the recruiting process. All information related to accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.

Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.