Senior Buyer & Procurement Analytics Lead

Clear Destination Inc.; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Nott Company is seeking a senior purchaser to ensure materials, equipment, and supplies meet customer demand and quality requirements. Primarily supporting one facility, you will collaborate with Purchasing colleagues at other locations to optimize lead times and costs.

You will train Buyers in your area, lead improvement projects, analyze procurement data, manage purchase orders, and coordinate returns to suppliers. Travel to other locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field required.
• APICS, ISM or Greenbelt certification preferred or advanced degree.
• Minimum of 4 years purchasing experience; ISO 9001 environment preferred.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Strong problem solving and PC software skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent decision-making skills and independent judgement.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Operations, Sourcing, and Customer Service to drive lead time and cost reduction improvements.
• Serve as the point of contact for Purchasing operations in the assigned warehouse.
• Provide training and work direction to Buyers within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Lead projects outside day-to-day duties to address broader business issues.
• Perform procurement and inventory management data analysis.
• Interpret and execute purchase orders for assigned commodities with tracking visibility.
• Monitor and expedite unconfirmed, upcoming, and past due purchase orders daily.
• Coordinate and administer the return of parts to suppliers via Returned Goods Process.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable with urgency.
• Participate in processes and programs aimed at continuous improvement and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

PC software skills

Multi-tasking

Independent judgement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field

APICS, ISM or Greenbelt certification

Job description

Nott Company is seeking a senior purchaser to ensure materials, equipment, and supplies meet customer demand and quality requirements. Primarily supporting one facility, you will collaborate with Purchasing colleagues at other locations to optimize lead times and costs.

You will train Buyers in your area, lead improvement projects, analyze procurement data, manage purchase orders, and coordinate returns to suppliers. Travel to other locations may be required.