Buyer II

TSI Incorporated; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

TSI Incorporated is seeking a Buyer II to procure materials and equipment, manage supplier relationships, and optimize total cost of ownership. You will balance cost, quality, delivery, and inventory objectives while leveraging SAP and other ERP systems.

Minimum 3–5 years in manufacturing purchasing, with ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/JD Edwards), and a bachelor’s degree. ISM/APICS certification is a plus; benefits include health, retirement, PTO, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience with Tier I ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle or JD Edwards).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manages expenditures to reduce total cost of ownership of material acquisitions.
• Maintains SAP Material Master data integrity for inventory planning and purchasing fields.
• Works effectively in all inventory, planning, and purchasing modules in SAP.
• Negotiates contracts with suppliers.
• Manages purchasing and inventory planning activities for assigned commodities.
• Maintains inventory in accordance with established inventory levels and turnover goals.
• Process defective items for assigned commodities.
• Implements engineering change orders (ECOs) for assigned commodities effectively and efficiently.
• Maintains satisfactory supplier performance metrics.
• Interprets contracts and collaborates with the Supply Chain Manager to address related legal issues.
• Allocates time between purchasing and inventory responsibilities based on assigned commodities.
• Creates and implements new processes to reduce inventory and waste.

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier relationships

ERP experience

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Job description

Who Are We?

Do you want to help to make the world a better place? Join our team! At TSI our vision is to create a better world by helping to protect people, products and the environment. We are proud of the wide range of solutions we provide that solve our customers’ problems around the world. From helping to ensure worker safety and understanding air quality to supporting complex highly technical industries such as pharmaceuticals manufacturing, semiconductor, and research customers, TSI employees are part of something special with a purpose.

Buyer II at TSI

Under minimal supervision, the Buyer II is responsible for procuring materials and equipment that support business operations and production requirements. This role manages more complex commodities and higher-value purchases than entry-level Buyer roles, balancing cost, quality, delivery, and inventory objectives. The Buyer II develops and maintains supplier relationships, identifies new sourcing opportunities, negotiates favorable terms, and recommends alternative materials or suppliers to support operational and business goals.

What Will You do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with TSI, you will be responsible for:

• Effectively manages expenditures to reduce the total cost of ownership of material acquisitions.
• Maintains SAP Material Master data integrity for inventory planning and purchasing fields.
• Works effectively in all inventory, planning, and purchasing modules in SAP.
• Negotiates contracts with suppliers.
• Manages purchasing and inventory planning activities for assigned commodities.
• Maintains inventory in accordance with established inventory levels and turnover goals.
• Process defective items for assigned commodities.
• Implements engineering change orders (ECOs) for assigned commodities effectively and efficiently.
• Maintains satisfactory supplier performance metrics.
• Interprets contracts and collaborates with the Supply Chain Manager to address related legal issues.
• Allocates time between purchasing and inventory responsibilities based on assigned commodities, recognizing that relative priorities may vary.
• Creates and implements new processes to reduce inventory and waste.Completes other assignments and special projects as requested.

What Do You Need?

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience with Tier I ERP software experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle or JD Edwards).

Desired

• ISM or APICS Certification.

Knowledge

• Routinely reads, writes and performs mathematical calculations.
• Regularly conducts research, analyze data, and develops methodologies or visualizations to resolve problems, make effective decisions, and manage resources.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

What Can We Give You?

At TSI, our employees are our most valuable assets, and we care about their health and happiness. We offer a competitive benefits program to keep our employees and their family members protected and foster a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, we are committed to employee development and growth, and encourage and foster an environment of collaboration, and innovation. Our work has meaning and the products we design and build help protect people and the environment.

Dress for your day

We want our employees to be comfortable at work and we know they are more productive when they’re comfortable. The dress for your day policy allows employees’ discretion to select appropriate dress for the business of each workday.

Pay & Benefits:

Competitive market salary from $76,000 - $86,000 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities may be available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off Program: Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid floating holidays.
• Other Benefits: Life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), and professional development opportunities.
• Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship. We require proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

EOE/Vet/Disability