Experienced Buyer II – Metals & Contract Manufacturing

Anderson Dahlen, Inc.; Ramsey (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Dahlen, Inc. in Ramsey, MN is seeking a Purchasing professional to manage vendor relations, source materials, and process orders in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment.

You will maintain ERP-driven inventory, monitor pricing and lead times, and collaborate with project teams to ensure on-time delivery while adhering to purchasing policies and quality standards. The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to balance cost, risk, and schedule in

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business administration or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of purchasing experience at a contract manufacturing company. Experience in buying metals is a plus.
• Experience in following and documenting Purchasing policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of freight traffic, routings, and rates is a plus.
• Must have knowledge of working in an ERP system. Made2Manage is a plus.
• Must possess strong administrative and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work accurately with numbers and details.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and places purchase orders utilizing the company ERP system. Verifies purchase orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Identifies, interviews, evaluates, and selects sources of supply for assigned purchasing. Determines whether vendors meet established standards.
• Requests price and delivery quotations and negotiates with prospective vendors as necessary.
• Monitors supplier capacity, material availability, and commodity pricing trends to identify potential supply disruptions. Recommends alternate sources and contingency actions to the Supply Chain Manager to reduce risk and protect project delivery schedules. Ensures that purchase orders, vendor lists, and other purchasing files/records are effectively set up and maintained.
• Effectively utilizes reports and manual systems to ensure the timely receipt of goods, services, and information. Expedites shipments to achieve the desired on-time performance level from vendors.
• Strong communication regarding procurement delays, lead time changes, and other pertinent information to respective groups within the company.
• Serves as a liaison with vendors on matters pertaining to quality problems. Negotiates with vendors regarding discrepant material in conjunction with the appropriate internal staff.
• Is responsive to forecast, lead-time, and usage changes to maintain proper inventories.
• Communicates with project management on purchase order status.
• Identifies material flow problems and recommends corrective action to ensure timely and efficient project deliveries.
• Manages material item data in ERP.
• Provides guidance to Buyer 1 and supports Senior Buyer activities as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Attention to detail

Administrative skills

Numbers accurate

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Made2Manage ERP

Job description

Anderson Dahlen, Inc. in Ramsey, MN is seeking a Purchasing professional to manage vendor relations, source materials, and process orders in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment.

You will maintain ERP-driven inventory, monitor pricing and lead times, and collaborate with project teams to ensure on-time delivery while adhering to purchasing policies and quality standards. The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to balance cost, risk, and schedule in