Strategic Buyer - Industrial Manufacturing Sourcing

Dahl Consulting; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Bonus potential

Job summary

Dahl Consulting is seeking a Buyer for a leading agricultural equipment manufacturer in St. Cloud, MN. The role focuses on sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and ensuring timely procurement to support production and supply chain operations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of industrial purchasing experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office. A bachelor's degree is preferred, with SAP experience a plus.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of purchasing and procurement strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP platforms.
• Experience supporting procurement operations within manufacturing or agricultural equipment industries.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify prospective suppliers and sourcing opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Evaluate products and suppliers based on quality, pricing, delivery, and business needs.
• Prepare proposals, request quotes, negotiate contracts, and secure cost-effective purchasing agreements.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and supplier agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve vendor-related concerns.
• Inspect and evaluate purchased materials and address quality issues as needed.
• Analyze market trends and demand patterns to support sourcing strategies.
• Maintain accurate procurement, inventory, vendor, and material records.
• Follow up with vendors regarding pricing, lead times, and purchasing questions.
• Maintain master data including delivery schedules, order quantities, and supplier terms.
• Work closely with planning and production departments to support operational efficiency.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Team collaboration

Planning & organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dahl Consulting is seeking a Buyer for a leading agricultural equipment manufacturer in St. Cloud, MN. The role focuses on sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and ensuring timely procurement to support production and supply chain operations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of industrial purchasing experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office. A bachelor's degree is preferred, with SAP experience a plus.