Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

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Location: Cold Spring, MN

Department: Purchasing

Supervisor: Chad Roste

Grade: MN - E

Pay Grade Range: $19.00 - $31.95

Status: Full-time; hourly position

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 6:30 am – 4:00 pm & Friday: 6:30 am – 12:30 pm

Benefits Offered to Full-time Employees: Health, Dental, Optical, Medical FSA/HSA, Dependent Care (FSA), Basic Life Plan, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing (ROA), PTO (Vacation), Holidays, Jury Duty, and Funeral Leave

Coldspring, a family‑owned business since 1898, is a leading quarrier and fabricator of natural stone and bronze for architectural, memorial, residential, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Cold Spring, Minnesota, with a primary manufacturing facility and bronze foundry, the company employs 800 people nationwide, operating 30 quarries and multiple fabrication sites. Coldspring’s success stems from the dedication of its team, a commitment to innovation, and a focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations while upholding corporate sustainability.

To cultivate a culture of engagement, we emphasize the importance of physical, financial, social, community, career, and spiritual well‑being—a approach we refer to as Well‑Being 6.

We uphold Honesty & Integrity, approach our work in an Organized & Purposeful manner, embrace Nimbleness & Innovation, and maintain an Open & Transparent culture. With Respect & Trust as our foundation, we effectively balance the interests of employees, customers, and shareholders to create what we term win‑win‑win solutions.

At Coldspring, our employees benefit from profit sharing, a 401K match, extensive training and career advancement opportunities, professional development, financial services, on‑site coaching, wellness counseling, and more. Our comprehensive benefits and dedication to employee growth have fostered a workforce with exceptional retention and long‑term commitment.

This position is responsible for the sourcing, negotiating, buying and coordination of the delivery of products and services for the efficient and economical operation of the various departments within Cold Spring Granite.

• Identify and qualify vendors using CSQP and Guidance Manual along with Supplier Qualification Forms when required.
• Work in a collaborative and positive manner with departments requisitioning products and services to ensure the real need for these products and services, consistent with the best quality and terms available.
• Work with vendors to find better solutions to meet stated needs, at best cost and terms.
• Ensure that all appropriate documentation is prepared and proper approvals received before funds are allocated. This documentation includes, but not limited to:
  Requisition s, Purchase Orders, Supplier Qualification Forms and Acknowledgements.
• Obtain quotes for products and services, negotiate OEM and Distributor pricing, terms and delivery when appropriate.
• Schedule shipping and delivery with trucking firms, negotiate freight discounts, using the best hours for our products.
• Notify suppliers of any non‑conforming materials or issues reconciling documents such as AR’s and RGA’s as needed with the supplier.
• Evaluate suppliers at least once a year, including supplier quality audits and site visits as needed.
• Identify and eliminate potential safety hazards and issues, in areas of direct responsibility.
• Ensure training is up to date and Buyer possesses the needed skills to perform the job through ETN review.
• Work with supervisors and employees on a daily basis to solve problems and create opportunities for success.
• Code invoices and/or purchase orders to ensure the expenses are allocated to the proper department.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field is preferred. Post‑secondary training plus appropriate experience may be acceptable.
• 1‑3 years of related experience. Stone industry experience preferred.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Must be skilled in the…