Senior Buyer

Sportech, Inc.; Elk River, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k match

Holidays & Vacation

Volunteer time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sportech, Inc. in Elk River, MN is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement of materials and supplier management for production operations. You will negotiate, manage inventory, and drive cost reduction while aligning with business objectives.

The role requires a BA/BS in a related field and 5+ years in purchasing or supply chain, with ERP/MRP experience (Epicor a plus) and Lean/Six Sigma desirable. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with 5+ years in purchasing or supply chain.
• Experience leading projects and change management.
• ERP/MRP experience; Epicor a plus.
• Lean/Six Sigma desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• APICS certification desired.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials and equipment to support production and internal operations.
• Negotiate price, terms, and expedite orders; resolve discrepancies.
• Manage material flow and inventory for assigned commodities.
• Communicate specifications and design changes to suppliers.
• Maintain and update costs for accurate reporting.
• Assess supplier capabilities via facility visits.
• Monitor supplier performance and report results.
• Drive continuous improvement and corrective actions.
• Coordinate communications of non-conforming materials.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align procurement with business goals.
• Provide leadership to team members and support development.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Inventory management

Collaboration

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Epicor

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always on the gas and seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team.

Sportech offers eligible full-time employees a robust and competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)


• Short-term and long-term disability benefits


• Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance


• Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services


• 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match


• Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time


• Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech

Further benefits information is provided as part of the offer process for any offer extended by Sportech. Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending on position, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and/or certifications. Additionally, Sportech takes into account the internal equity of current employees when considering compensation. Sportech’s reasonable and good-faith estimate for the range of new hire compensation at the time of posting for this position is between $80,000-$90,000 annually. Pay may also include variable compensation from time to time such as overtime for non-exempt positions, shift differential for specific shifts, and/or bonus targets (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Job Summary

The Senior Buyer reports to the Purchasing Manager and is responsible for procurement of materials, inventory levels, supplier management, and continuous improvement in support of production operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Procure materials & equipment in support of production and internal operations.


• Negotiate basic price, terms, and conditions through ethical and professional negotiations; obtain quotes, place and expedite orders and resolve discrepancies as needed.


• Manage material flow and inventory levels, of assigned commodities, to ensure proper flow of materials to production.


• Understand and communicate specifications, as well as design changes, to suppliers.


• Maintain and update costs in the system to ensure accurate reporting.


• Continually assess supplier capabilities via periodic visits to their facilities.


• Monitor supplier performance and communicate performance results.


• Follow-up with suppliers on continuous improvement activities including corrective actions related to performance.


• Manage communications of non-conforming materials to and from suppliers.


• Builds and maintains strong cross-functional relationships, effectively collaborating with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives.


• May provide leadership to assigned team members, including overseeing day-to-day activities, conducting performance evaluations, and supporting employee development.


• Acts as a change agent by identifying opportunities for improvement and driving adoption of new processes, tools, and best practices across the department.


• Participate in and support continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency, reduce costs and achieve company goals.


• Identify supply sources for new materials and purchase the required materials to support those efforts.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree (Business, Operations Mgmt., Supply Chain Mgmt., related) strongly preferred with 5+ years of experience in a purchasing, materials management, or supply chain role.


• Previous project leadership and experience leading change, both internally and externally, required.


• Demonstrated experience with ERP/MRP systems and demand-base planning systems is essential. Experience with Epicor is a plus.


• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma strongly desired.


• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite required.


• APICS certification strongly desired.


• Requires strong problem solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.


• Must display excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of an organization.


• Some travel may be required.