Senior Buyer
Job in
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55400, USA
Listed on 2026-07-22
Listing for:
NYCOR
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-22
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Logistics Coordination, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade -
Business
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Drive Supply Chain Excellence in a High-Impact Role
What You'll DoAs the Senior Buyer, you'll lead purchasing activities across the organization while serving as a key business partner to operations, production, and leadership teams. Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and strengthening supplier relationships while identifying and onboarding new vendors
- Negotiating pricing, terms, and agreements to optimize total cost, quality, and delivery performance
- Analyzing supplier performance metrics and driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Assessing the impact of supplier pricing changes and market conditions on product margins
- Managing purchasing risk related to supply disruptions, cost volatility, and vendor performance
- Overseeing the requisition-to-purchase order process and ensuring timely procurement of goods and services
- Collaborating cross-functionally to forecast demand, maintain inventory levels, and prevent shortages
- Issuing supplier forecasts and blanket purchase orders to maximize purchasing leverage
- Monitoring open orders, expediting deliveries, and resolving discrepancies related to invoices and shipments
- Supporting operational accuracy through proactive communication and ERP transaction management
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing company where you have demonstrated results and measurable improvements
- Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills
- Ability to make sound decisions in ambiguous or fast-changing situations
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
- ASCM certification or equivalent professional credential
- Experience with Job Boss ERP software
- Make a visible impact on business performance and operational success
- Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives
- Help shape supplier strategy and purchasing processes
- HUGE opportunity for growth and advancement
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
If you're a proactive procurement professional who enjoys balancing strategy, analysis, and relationship management, we'd love to hear from you.
Visa sponsorship is not authorized for this position now or in the future.
Relocation package is not available for this position
Annual salary rate: $90K to $110K (Depending on experience)
#J-18808-LjbffrPosition Requirements
10+ Years
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