Senior Buyer & Materials Planner

Entertimeonline; Bagley (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

ESOP

Paid holidays

Job summary

TEAM Industries in Minnesota is seeking a Buyer to direct purchasing of assigned products, ensuring uninterrupted supply at optimal cost and quality. This role collaborates with internal teams to balance supplier performance, delivery expectations, and cost reduction initiatives.

The position emphasizes strong communication, negotiation, and materials planning skills, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• CPM or APICS certification preferred.
• Five years of supply chain experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct the purchasing of assigned products to ensure uninterrupted supply at optimum cost and quality.
• Maintain a balance between supplier quality, delivery expectations, and cost reduction metrics.
• Ensure a safe work environment and follow safety rules and regulations.
• Procurement of material and sub-contract services for facilities operations.
• Schedule inventory to improve shop efficiency and inventory turns.
• Oversee verification of invoices and freight bills for accounting.
• Coordinate transportation and logistics to achieve cost control and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with Supplier Management to support contracts and strategies.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Vendor selection

Commodity management

Global sourcing

Materials planning

Negotiation

Transportation management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPM / APICS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TEAM Industries in Minnesota is seeking a Buyer to direct purchasing of assigned products, ensuring uninterrupted supply at optimal cost and quality. This role collaborates with internal teams to balance supplier performance, delivery expectations, and cost reduction initiatives.

The position emphasizes strong communication, negotiation, and materials planning skills, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and adherence to safety standards.