Strategic Buyer & Vendor Manager

Force-America,-Inc; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee Owned - ESOP

Health Insurance (3 plan options)

Flexible Spending Accounts

HSA - Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Education Reimbursement Program

Vision insurance

Accident/Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

FORCE America, Inc. in Alexandria, MN is hiring a Regular Full-Time Buyer to procure raw goods or components, manage forecasts, and evaluate vendors. This in-person, onsite role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing and operations.

You will issue purchase orders, track deliveries, maintain item master data for MRP, and participate in cost-reduction initiatives. The position offers competitive wages and benefits in a 100% employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain or related field.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and solve problems.
• Solid understanding of S&OP processes.
• Excellent listening and enthusiastic attitude.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze current product demands for Operations.
• Issue purchase and transfer orders to meet customer needs, expediting as needed.
• Confer with vendors on pricing, availability and delivery schedules.
• Create and maintain item master records for MRP processing.
• Support cost reduction initiatives with vendors.
• Maintain vendor relationships and track vendor metrics.
• Analyze surplus inventory and identify reduction opportunities.
• Participate in cross functional teams with Engineering, Accounting, Sales, Operations and Marketing.
• Other responsibilities, as assigned.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Organization & time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

S&OP knowledge

Listening skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

FORCE America, Inc. in Alexandria, MN is hiring a Regular Full-Time Buyer to procure raw goods or components, manage forecasts, and evaluate vendors. This in-person, onsite role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing and operations.

You will issue purchase orders, track deliveries, maintain item master data for MRP, and participate in cost-reduction initiatives. The position offers competitive wages and benefits in a 100% employee-owned company.