Granite Falls MN

RITALKA, Inc; Minnesota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA options

Disability Insurance

401(k) Employer Match

Term Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee of the Month

RITALKA University

Company Picnic

Community Volunteering

Employee Luncheons

Job summary

RITALKA, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Buyer to build and maintain relationships with component vendors and suppliers. You will coordinate purchasing and delivery schedules, source and buy product to fill requirements, and support supply chain needs.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, purchasing knowledge, and 2+ years of experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is expected. We offer flexible scheduling, competitive wage, and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Purchasing management or related degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and vendor management tools.

Responsibilities

• Qualify and develop new suppliers.
• Manage, maintain, and grow existing supplier base with key vendors.
• Verify part numbers, delivery dates, and best price.
• Negotiate and buy parts in a timely manner.
• Conduct product research as required.
• Communicate and solve problems within supply chain.

Skills

Communication

Vendor management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Purchasing management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join an Established and Growing Business! RITALKA, Inc., is a family-owned specialty engineering and manufacturing business focused on creating jobs in rural communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job - which allows us to do extraordinary things with ordinary people. Learn more about us at ritalka.com.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE including 4 10-hour shifts and 5 8-hour shifts!*

Stating Wage: $20-$30 per hour in accordance with experience.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee-of-the-Month and Year
• RITALKA University
• Employee Luncheons
• Company Picnic
• Community Volunteering

As a Buyer, your primary responsibility is to build and maintain relationships via phone, fax, and e-mail with component vendors and suppliers. You will coordinate purchasing and delivery schedules of vendor supplied components with appropriate departments and personnel. You will also source and buy product to fill requirements.

What does a Buyer do at RITALKA?

• Qualify and develop new suppliers
• Manage, maintain, and grow existing supplier base by developing long-term, professional relationships with key vendors
• Qualify vendor's product offerings to verify exact part numbers, accurate delivery date, and best price
• Negotiate and buy parts in a timely and expeditious manner
• Product research as required
• Communication and problem solving
• Manage parts orders to meet project / forecast / Theory of Constraint requirements and communicate status to supply chain via established reporting methods

What are we looking for in a quality candidate?

• Accurate and professional verbal and written communications
• Keeps business records, utilizing computers, accurate filing systems, customer and personal service
• Proficient use of computers, software, i.e. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Complete vendor scorecards
• S & OP meetings
• Follow company and department standard procedures

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Purchasing Management or other applicable degree
• 2+ years' experience is desired

OR Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be acceptable.

Many tasks include their own work and /or the review of work of others in the department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.