In-Office Buyer & Purchasing Coordinator - Manufacturing

Ultimate Staffing; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

401(k)

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing in Minneapolis is seeking a Buyer/Purchasing Coordinator to join a close-knit purchasing team. You will source materials, issue purchase orders, manage suppliers, and help ensure production materials meet customer demand.

This permanent, in-office role pays between $55,000 and $70,000 annually depending on experience, with full benefits. You will work with ERP systems, collaborate with Engineering and Production, and help optimize inventory and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of purchasing, buying, procurement, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Experience creating purchase orders and working with suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders for production materials, components, and supplies.
• Source materials, obtain quotes, and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, and lead time.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while supporting supplier performance.
• Monitor open orders and expedite deliveries to avoid production disruptions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Sales, and Operations teams to ensure material availability.
• Maintain inventory levels and support cost-control initiatives.
• Manage purchasing data and vendor records within ERP and inventory management systems.
• Assist with supplier onboarding, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Resolve shortages, late deliveries, pricing discrepancies, and other supply chain issues.

Skills

Purchasing experience

ERP systems

Purchase orders

Excel

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Ultimate Staffing in Minneapolis is seeking a Buyer/Purchasing Coordinator to join a close-knit purchasing team. You will source materials, issue purchase orders, manage suppliers, and help ensure production materials meet customer demand.

This permanent, in-office role pays between $55,000 and $70,000 annually depending on experience, with full benefits. You will work with ERP systems, collaborate with Engineering and Production, and help optimize inventory and supplier performance.