Strategic Buyer – Sourcing, ERP & Cost Optimization

Pro-Active Engineering, LLC; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with company match

FSA

Paid vacation

Sick days

Holidays

Business casual

Jeans allowed

Job summary

Analog Technologies, a Pro-Active Engineering Company, seeks a Buyer in Burnsville, MN to manage sourcing and purchasing, ensuring on-time deliveries and optimal supplier value.

The role requires an Associate’s degree or equivalent, 2–5 years buying experience, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; Epicor ERP experience is preferred. Competitive benefits await.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of 2-5 years of buying experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and interpret priorities while maintaining a high level of organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Intermediate to Advanced computer skills
• Working knowledge of Epicor ERP software preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete all aspects of quoting and maintaining ERP part settings to ensure a fast and accurate buying process.
• Ensure that all purchased product conforms to specified requirements including part formats and tolerances. Work with Engineering and Customer when appropriate to identify possible subs or change notices.
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers to obtain the best quality, delivery, and lowest cost of ownership. Communicate and attempt to offset unfavorable purchase price variances and deliveries while continually working towards obtaining cost savings and improving the quote/purchasing process.
• Placement and Confirmation of purchase orders within 5 days of job entry for buy direct orders.
• Maintain on time deliveries by taking action against material demand requirements for new/rescheduled jobs, change notices, and past due orders on a daily basis with the intent of supporting a manufacturing schedule.
• Process Supplier related returns with the intent of recovering expenses whenever possible.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Organization

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Epicor ERP software

Job description

Analog Technologies, a Pro-Active Engineering Company, seeks a Buyer in Burnsville, MN to manage sourcing and purchasing, ensuring on-time deliveries and optimal supplier value.

The role requires an Associate’s degree or equivalent, 2–5 years buying experience, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; Epicor ERP experience is preferred. Competitive benefits await.