Direct Hire Purchasing / Buyer

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Located in Hopkins, MN

Salary: Up to $72,000

DIRECT HIRE
Purchasing / Buyer

Up to $72,000

Hopkins, MN

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Buyer supports manufacturing operations by procuring assigned materials, components, and supplies in accordance with production requirements, quality standards, inventory objectives, and company policies. This role manages purchase orders and supplier commitments in SYSPRO, analyzes demand and inventory data, negotiates commercial terms, expedites or reschedules orders, and resolves supply issues. The Buyer works independently while collaborating closely with Purchasing, Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, Sales, Accounting, and suppliers. Success requires sound judgment, strong attention to detail, clear communication, and advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 cloud-based applications, particularly Excel.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of three years of purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment; five or more years preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with domestic and international purchasing, supplier sourcing, negotiation, and inventory management.
• Hands-on experience using a manufacturing ERP system is required; SYSPRO experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with sourcing and supply chain methods such as supplier qualification, Kanban, vendor-managed inventory, competitive bidding, and project management is preferred.

 

JOB KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of purchasing, supplier management, inventory planning, sourcing, and negotiation.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, and SharePoint/OneDrive.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with SYSPRO or similar manufacturing ERP systems; SYSPRO experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and work independently.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accurate purchasing, inventory, and supplier records.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal departments and domestic and international suppliers.
• Ability to learn company products, technical requirements, and purchasing procedures.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for supplier visits, audits, and operational support.

WAYS TO APPLY: (choose one)

• In person: Express Employment Professionals, 33 10^th Avenue South, #130, Hopkins, MN  55343 between 9AM and 3PM,  Monday thru Friday
• Email resume:  hopkinsmn@expresspros.com
• Via our website: expresspros.com/hopkinsmn.  You must submit your application to the Hopkins, MN office.
• Via our job app, #ExpressJobs
• By telephone: (952) 933-1116

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