Transportation Materials Buyer & Inventory Specialist

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled procurement and inventory professional to manage purchasing, inventory, fixed assets, and related support for MnDOT materials. The role emphasizes accuracy, process adherence, and collaboration with multiple departments.

Candidates should have at least two years of automated MM/Inventory System experience, plus ability to research equipment and prepare product comparisons for purchasing decisions.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with automated Materials Management/Inventory Management Systems.
• Experience researching heavy equipment/automotive parts and/or construction materials.
• Experience establishing and evaluating product comparison data for purchasing inventory (quote/bid).
• Experience with spreadsheets and word processing (Excel and Word).

Responsibilities

• Purchasing and inventory management of various commodities and MnDOT materials.
• Contract administration, specification, disposal, and parts, supplies, equipment and materials disbursement.
• Management of fixed assets and related inventory within policy guidelines.

Skills

Materials management experience

Research heavy equipment/parts/constr.

Product comparison data for purchasing

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled procurement and inventory professional to manage purchasing, inventory, fixed assets, and related support for MnDOT materials. The role emphasizes accuracy, process adherence, and collaboration with multiple departments.

Candidates should have at least two years of automated MM/Inventory System experience, plus ability to research equipment and prepare product comparisons for purchasing decisions.