Strategic Buyer & Global Supplier Manager

The Malco Group; Annandale (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company matching

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company paid life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Malco Group, located in Annandale, MN, is seeking a Buyer to source, negotiate, and procure materials and services to sustain uninterrupted production. You will manage supplier relationships, optimize cost and inventory, and ensure on-time delivery in collaboration with operations, engineering, and QA.

Responsibilities include issuing POs through our ERP, maintaining stock levels, monitoring supplier performance, resolving invoice discrepancies, and coordinating with multiple departments to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree or 3+ years of highly relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ purchasing and planning experience in a manufacturing environment; relevant production experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle recommended) for planning, PO processing, and sales order conversion.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office for communication, planning, and task management.

Responsibilities

• Issue and manage Purchase Orders through our ERP system, including release schedules, lead-time management and expediting to meet production plans.
• Maintain inventory levels by collaborating with Planning on reorder points, safety stock and inventory optimization.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance on quality, delivery, cost and responsiveness.
• Address supply chain delays, monitor forecasts/trends, evaluate suppliers (price, quality, availability, reliability), and resolve 3-way match invoice discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Engineering, and suppliers on material issues and non-conforming products (via Material Review Board), facilitating meetings and managing rework/returns.
• Coordinate with Cross-functional teams (Accounting, Receiving, Engineering, QA, Tool and Die, Returns, Customer Service, Shipping, Operations).
• Participate in weekly department meetings to resolve discrepancies and ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain accurate price lists, purchase orders, and revisions (via DCFs and ECRs), preparing reports on past-due orders, back-orders, and supplier delivery plans to meet performance goals.
• Manage procurement activities with domestic and international suppliers, including coordinating imports, monitoring global lead times, addressing customs and logistics requirements, mitigating supply chain risks, and ensuring on-time delivery of goods to support production needs.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Malco Group, located in Annandale, MN, is seeking a Buyer to source, negotiate, and procure materials and services to sustain uninterrupted production. You will manage supplier relationships, optimize cost and inventory, and ensure on-time delivery in collaboration with operations, engineering, and QA.

Responsibilities include issuing POs through our ERP, maintaining stock levels, monitoring supplier performance, resolving invoice discrepancies, and coordinating with multiple departments to