Senior Buyer & Planning Lead | Fast-Paced Manufacturing

Kurt Manufacturing; Minneapolis (MN); Vor Ort; USD 61.000 - 82.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP

Health Care Savings Account (HSA)

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

Kurt Manufacturing, based in Minneapolis, MN, seeks a Buyer/Planner to manage purchasing of raw materials, components, and services to meet production demands and customers' expectations. You will evaluate supplier quotes, negotiate prices, and ensure orders are delivered on time.

We value organization, proactivity, and strong vendor negotiation skills to keep operations running smoothly and meet production schedules in a dynamic environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, buying, and/or planning preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing principles and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with a team.

Aufgaben

• Source, negotiate, and select vendors that meet quality, price, and delivery requirements.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery.
• Review and analyze purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure minimum stock levels are maintained.
• Ensure timely delivery of items and follow up with vendors on late orders.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
• Prepare reports on purchase activity and supplier performance.
• Open and maintain internal and external manufacturing production orders.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Kurt Manufacturing, based in Minneapolis, MN, seeks a Buyer/Planner to manage purchasing of raw materials, components, and services to meet production demands and customers' expectations. You will evaluate supplier quotes, negotiate prices, and ensure orders are delivered on time.

We value organization, proactivity, and strong vendor negotiation skills to keep operations running smoothly and meet production schedules in a dynamic environment.