Buyer in Minneapolis, MN

ERP experience required – understanding on how to process an order, purchasing, working with buyer, experience etc.

100% on site during training, 1 day/week from home 

Well organized

SAP experience preferred

Indirect buying experience preferred – coding with purchase orders

Closing the loop experience preferred – good understanding of purchasing process

Some schooling nice to have, Master’s Degree overqualified

Open to any industry experience, med device experience preferred Don't need more than 2 to 4 years of experience.

Summary

• Supporting our New Product Introduction team, the NPI Buyer position is a dynamic role within EP supply chain, supporting both research and development and new product teams.
• The NPI Buyer is responsible for procurement support of current NPI projects, working under direction to support all basic aspects of purchasing in conformance with Client policies.
• This position is responsible for executing best practice in purchasing raw materials, sub-assemblies, and finished goods.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Create and process purchase orders, both direct and indirect, in accordance with documented procurement processes to include standard, subcontract, stock transfer, down-payment, and discount orders.
• Plan and schedule deliveries to optimize inventories in support of project demands by working with cross-functional teams to include engineering, sourcing, planning, category, and shipping-receiving.
• Process purchase requisitions and confer with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule, reviewing quotes and acknowledgements for accuracy.
• Responsible for supporting and maintaining mutually beneficial long-term partnership with suppliers, enhancing good business relationships with Client.
• Manage orders through completion and execute invoice resolution through order closure.
• Lead special projects as requested.

Experience You’ll Bring

• Good working knowledge of Procurement concepts, procedures, and practices
• General knowledge of SAP ERP system preferred
• Will perform this job in a quality system environment
• Working knowledge and application of business concepts, procedures, and practices

Required Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in purchasing/commodity management.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

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