Strategic Buyer - Materials & Supply Chain

Valmont Industries; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, prescription, and

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Valmont Industries is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement for assigned commodities, coordinate planning and supplier communications to ensure timely deliveries and quality. You will collaborate with product planning, engineering and operations to balance cost, lead time and availability, while driving continuous improvement in supplier performance.

The role emphasizes strong vendor relationships, data accuracy, and adherence to inventory policy to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in a related field; 3+ years of purchasing experience preferred.
• Professional experience with contract management and negotiations.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Procure assigned items and coordinate materials to ensure on-time delivery.
• Create and manage purchase orders; liaise with suppliers and internal teams.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve shipping or invoicing issues.
• Support Lean initiatives like Kanban and inventory reduction efforts.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

MRP/ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in related field

APICS CPIM certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Valmont Industries is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement for assigned commodities, coordinate planning and supplier communications to ensure timely deliveries and quality. You will collaborate with product planning, engineering and operations to balance cost, lead time and availability, while driving continuous improvement in supplier performance.

The role emphasizes strong vendor relationships, data accuracy, and adherence to inventory policy to meet customer requirements.