Contract Buyer: Manufacturing Purchases & Expediting

Gilder Search Group; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Konik is partnering with a manufacturing organization to hire a Buyer I for a 6+ month temporary assignment in Arden Hills, MN. You will execute day-to-day purchasing activities, manage purchase orders, communicate with suppliers, expedite orders, and maintain ERP records.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in purchasing or related supply chain roles, experience with ERP systems (Infor SyteLine preferred), strong organizational and Excel skills, and the ability to handle a high volume of orders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 1+ year of experience in purchasing, buying, expediting, or related supply chain functions.
• Experience working within an ERP system; Infor SyteLine or similar systems preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple open orders and priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate purchasing records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills when working with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review and resolve past-due purchase orders by communicating with suppliers and updating delivery commitments in the ERP system.
• Generate purchase orders for standard mechanical and electrical components based on planning system requirements.
• Follow up on supplier acknowledgments and identify delayed or at-risk orders.
• Maintain accurate purchase order information, including due dates, quantities, pricing, and supplier updates.
• Communicate expediting requests and track supplier responses for internal visibility.
• Escalate supplier performance concerns, quality issues, or recurring delays to the Purchasing Manager.
• Assist with inventory, receiving, and invoice discrepancy resolution in partnership with Accounting and Warehouse teams.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and database information.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Infor SyteLine ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Konik is partnering with a manufacturing organization to hire a Buyer I for a 6+ month temporary assignment in Arden Hills, MN. You will execute day-to-day purchasing activities, manage purchase orders, communicate with suppliers, expedite orders, and maintain ERP records.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in purchasing or related supply chain roles, experience with ERP systems (Infor SyteLine preferred), strong organizational and Excel skills, and the ability to handle a high volume of orders.