Strategic Manufacturing Outsourcing Buyer II

Johnson Screens, a brand of Aqseptence Group; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance and 401(k) plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Johnson Screens, a brand of Aqseptence Group, seeks a Buyer II Outsourced Manufacturing for our New Brighton, MN facility. You will lead advanced procurement activities, negotiate with suppliers, issue POs, and manage outsourcing to support engineering and production schedules.

This on-site role requires ERP/SAP proficiency, strong communication, and a continuous improvement mindset to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 2+ years procuring outsourcing activities in manufacturing.
• Experience with SAP procurement module preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience coordinating outsourcing in steel manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Issue purchase orders and manage procurement records and supplier agreements.
• Ensure purchased goods meet quality, quantity, and delivery standards.
• Monitor lead times and plan purchases to minimize stockouts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align material needs with production schedules.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information.
• Prepare reports on purchasing activities and supplier performance.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Continuous Improvement mindset

Reading technical drawings

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP procurement module

ERP systems

Procurement software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Johnson Screens, a brand of Aqseptence Group, seeks a Buyer II Outsourced Manufacturing for our New Brighton, MN facility. You will lead advanced procurement activities, negotiate with suppliers, issue POs, and manage outsourcing to support engineering and production schedules.

This on-site role requires ERP/SAP proficiency, strong communication, and a continuous improvement mindset to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.