Procurement Specialist

OSI Batteries is a factory-direct distributor of specialty batteries, chargers, and related products from top manufacturers in the industry. OSI has stood out from the competition for over 48 years by delivering professional battery solutions to businesses, medical organizations, and government agencies who rely on battery power to get their jobs done.

OSI Batteries team members are deeply committed to transforming mission-critical operations. Our vibrant culture is built upon aligned values, shared ownership, mutual respect, and a passion for collaborating to solve complex customer problems.

OSI Batteries is a factory-direct distributor of specialty batteries, chargers, and related power products, serving customers across medical, industrial, communications, and safety markets. With an ISO 9001:2015 certification and a reputation built on deep product expertise, OSI partners with leading global battery manufacturers to deliver reliable, hard-to-source power solutions to businesses nationwide. Our team is focused, knowledgeable, and committed to operational excellence in everything we do.

OSI Batteries is seeking a motivated and detail-driven Procurement Specialist / Buyer I to join our procurement team in Minnetonka, MN. This is an entry-level to early-career opportunity well-suited for a recent graduate or candidate with foundational business experience who is ready to take ownership of day-to-day purchasing operations in a fast-moving distribution environment. This role reports directly to the Senior Procurement Specialist and is responsible for purchase order execution, supplier communication, inventory data maintenance, and Oracle Net Suite ERP data entry.

• Issue purchase orders to assigned domestic and international suppliers in accordance with internal purchasing authority levels and established reorder triggers.
• Confirm lead times, unit pricing, and minimum order quantities with suppliers via formal quotation on a per-order basis prior to order placement.
• Monitor and manage open purchase order lead times to ensure on-time delivery; proactively follow up with suppliers to identify and communicate potential delays.
• Escalate unit price discrepancies or minimum order quantities that exceed internal approval thresholds to the Senior Procurement Specialist for resolution.
• Coordinate with the receiving team to reconcile purchase orders against incoming shipments and resolve any discrepancies.

• Maintain and monitor the purchasing system using reports of annual usage, product lead times, and unit costs to support automated calculations of minimum inventory levels and reorder quantities.
• Create new item records in Oracle Net Suite ERP per formal requests submitted by the Product Development team, ensuring accurate and complete entry of all required data fields.
• Audit and update existing item and supplier data within Oracle Net Suite to ensure accuracy of pricing, lead times, and vendor information.
• Generate and analyze purchasing reports in Excel to support inventory planning and supplier performance tracking.
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for assigned domestic and international suppliers on routine purchasing transactions.
• Communicate professionally and promptly with suppliers via email and phone to obtain quotes, confirm orders, and resolve delivery or pricing issues.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier communications, quotations, and order confirmations.
• Support international procurement activity including coordination of lead times, currency awareness, and shipping timelines with overseas vendors.

• Collaborate with the warehouse and operations teams to align purchasing activity with inventory needs and incoming shipment schedules.
• Support the Senior Procurement Specialist with ad Hoc purchasing projects, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in periodic inventory reviews and contribute to cycle count reconciliation efforts.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain,…