Strategic Buyer II - SAP Procurement & Cost Optimization

TSI Incorporated; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

TSI Incorporated in Shoreview, MN is seeking a Buyer II to procure materials and equipment supporting production. You will manage complex purchases, balance cost, quality, delivery, and inventory, and build supplier relationships to optimize sourcing opportunities.

Under minimal supervision, you will negotiate terms, maintain SAP data, and participate in inventory planning across assigned commodities. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 3–5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1–2 years of experience with Tier I ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards).
• ISM or APICS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manages expenditures to reduce total cost of ownership of material acquisitions.
• Maintains SAP Material Master data integrity for inventory planning and purchasing fields.
• Works in SAP modules for inventory, planning, and purchasing.
• Negotiates contracts with suppliers.
• Manages purchasing and inventory planning for assigned commodities.
• Maintains inventory levels and turnover goals.
• Implements ECOs for assigned commodities.
• Maintains supplier performance metrics.
• Interprets contracts with Supply Chain Manager on legal issues.
• Allocates time between purchasing and inventory tasks based on priorities.
• Creates and implements new processes to reduce inventory and waste.
• Completes other assignments and special projects.

Skills

Purchasing experience

ERP familiarity

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Job description

TSI Incorporated in Shoreview, MN is seeking a Buyer II to procure materials and equipment supporting production. You will manage complex purchases, balance cost, quality, delivery, and inventory, and build supplier relationships to optimize sourcing opportunities.

Under minimal supervision, you will negotiate terms, maintain SAP data, and participate in inventory planning across assigned commodities. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with opportunities for professional growth.