Buyer / Planner

Kurt Manufacturing; Columbia Heights (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Health Care Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP

Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kurt Manufacturing is seeking a skilled Buyer/Planner to source raw materials, components, and services to meet production needs and exceed customer expectations. You will evaluate supplier quotes, negotiate prices, maintain vendor relationships, and ensure timely order delivery.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, able to plan ahead, negotiate with suppliers, and resolve issues quickly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, buying, and/or planning preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing principles and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and select vendors that meet quality, price, and delivery requirements.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery.
• Review and analyze purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure minimum stock levels are maintained.
• Ensure timely delivery of items and follow up with vendors on late orders.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
• Prepare reports on purchase activity and supplier performance.
• Open and maintain internal and external manufacturing production orders.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

Kurt Manufacturing is adding a Buyer / Planner to our team! This position is responsible for purchasing the raw materials, components, and services needed to meet production requirements and surpass customer expectations. The Buyer/Planner evaluates and analyzes supplier quotes, negotiates prices, maintains relationships with vendors, and ensures orders are delivered on time.

As a Kurt Buyer/Planner, you are organized, proactive, detail-oriented and able to keep things running smoothly. You know how to plan ahead, negotiate with suppliers, and solve problems quickly.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Monday - Friday

Compensation

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $61,000 to $81,995. The offered rate will be based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.

Essential Functions

• Source, negotiate, and select vendors that meet the company’s quality, price, and delivery requirements.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery.
• Review and analyze purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure minimum stock levels are maintained.
• Ensure timely delivery of items and follow up with vendors on late orders.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
• Prepare reports on purchase activity and supplier performance.
• Open and maintain internal and external manufacturing production orders

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, buying, and/or planning preferred
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of purchasing principles and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Work, PowerPoint)
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with a team

Preferred Requirements and Qualifications

• Professional certification (ASQ or APICS)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on your hire date.
• Health Care Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.

Physical Demand Factors

The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title. Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities.

Strength Level Rating: Light work.

The worker will occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time):

• Perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touch
• Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus

A worker in this job will frequently (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time):

• Reach by extending hands and arms; and handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands
• Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Talk by expressing or exchanging communication by means of the spoken work to impart oral information
• Hear by perceiving the nature of sounds by ear
• Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less