Strategic Materials Buyer – Manufacturing

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation in Minneapolis seeks an experienced Buyer to manage material purchasing for a dynamic make-to-order facility. You will coordinate with planning and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and support continuous improvement in a customer-driven environment.

The role requires 2+ years in planning/purchasing, inventory control, and strong analytical skills. Proficiency with SAP and Excel is preferred; BS in business or technical field a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years planning, purchasing, inventory, manufacturing, or engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field is a plus.
• SAP Materials and Planning experience a plus.
• Demonstrates inventory management skills for order quantity, safety stock, aging and obsolescence.
• Excellent communication, computer, and analytical skills required.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Flexible, high-energy individual, able to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Daily material requirements review and issue production orders.
• Collaborate with planning and suppliers to resolve delivery issues and recovery plans.
• Interface with other departments to determine technical/manufacturing needs.
• Process Engineering Change Order releases for updates to manufacturing and vendors.
• Follow up on deliveries and resolve invoicing issues.
• Manage inventory levels for assigned materials (order quantity, safety stock, obsolescence).
• Attend production meetings and provide updates on metrics.
• Prepare reports using SAP and Microsoft Office.

Skills

Planning

Purchasing

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Drawing interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or technical field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation in Minneapolis seeks an experienced Buyer to manage material purchasing for a dynamic make-to-order facility. You will coordinate with planning and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and support continuous improvement in a customer-driven environment.

The role requires 2+ years in planning/purchasing, inventory control, and strong analytical skills. Proficiency with SAP and Excel is preferred; BS in business or technical field a plus.