Senior Buyer

Wenger; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Generous Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Spending Accounts – HSA, FSA, DCFSA

Short-term and Long-term Disability

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wenger Corporation in Owatonna, MN is seeking a Senior Buyer to coordinate procurement, ensure on-time delivery, and optimize cost, service and quality for manufacturing of music education, performing arts and athletic products.

The role requires building strong supplier relationships, leading strategic commodity management, and driving cost reductions while maintaining high quality and minimal inventory levels. Office-based, full-time position with minimal travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or similar; 4+ years purchasing experience or 6+ years equivalent work experience
• Strong negotiations skills
• Knowledge of commodity markets, suppliers and specifications
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• CPIM or CSCP Certification or in progress

Responsibilities

• Develop favorable supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery of components and services
• Lead strategic management of assigned commodities with cross-department collaboration
• Purchase and coordinate parts to ensure highest quality at best cost with lowest inventory
• Monitor pricing fluctuations against industry standards and published prices
• Develop alternate suppliers using Total Cost of Ownership methodology
• Lead supplier productivity, lead-time and quality improvements
• Mentor Buyer Assistant with expediting and order placement tasks

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Engineering

CPIM/CSCP Certification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Corporate Headquarters - Owatonna, MN 55060

Overview

Salary Range:

$95,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary/year

Position Type:

Full Time

Job Shift:

Office Hours

Travel Percentage:

Minimal

Description

As a Wenger employee, you enjoy the stability and security of a privately-owned market leader with a 70+ year history of innovation and growth. With more than 500 employees and an almost unheard-of average tenure of 12 years, Wenger employees send a clear message:
“We are happy here.”

Wenger Corporation is seeking a Senior Buyer to join our team in Owatonna, MN. Our facility is an easy 45-minute drive from the South Metro. As a Senior Buyer you will coordinate the procurement of products to ensure adequate supply at the best cost, service, and quality to manufacture high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products.

As a Senior buyer, your typical day might include:

• Development of favorable working relationships with suppliers and reviewing their capabilities to ensure on-time delivery of purchased component parts and services to meet Wenger Corporation’s requirements
• Taking a strategic approach in the management of assigned commodities by working with suppliers and other departments on projects such as inventory reduction, new product development, cost reduction and analysis, and supplier performance
• Purchasing and coordinating parts and services as assigned to ensure the highest quality at the best cost with the lowest inventory
• Monitoring pricing fluctuations by comparing against industry standards as stated in published commodity prices
• Developing and recommending alternate sources of supply using the Total Cost of Ownership methodology
• Implementing contracts for required Suppliers
• Sourcing new products or seeking new suppliers on existing parts as required
• Leading supplier productivity, lead-time and quality improvements to meet the operating needs of the company
• Assisting our Buyer Assistant with work direction on expediting, placing orders, and other routine responsibilities

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or similar fields and four+ (4+) years purchasing experience; or 6+ years of similar work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong negotiations skills
• Excellent knowledge of commodity markets, suppliers, and specifications
• Must be knowledgeable in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Must have CPIM or CSCP Certification, or be working towards Certification

It’d be great if you also have:

• Project Management experience

Benefit offerings include:

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts – HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires innovation today!

Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Aff