Associate Buyer

Buyer Opening - Contract-to-Hire - Onsite/Hybrid

THE RIGHT STAFF has partnered with a leader in the engineering industry in their search for a Buyer to join their Purchasing team on a contract/contract-to-hire basis.

Ideal candidates will have at least 3+ years of experience in a high-volume complex buying role, managing buying activities with OEMs and third-party suppliers.

Essential Job Duties:

? Submit requests for quotes (RFQs) to suppliers; analyzing supplier pricing and identifying cost-saving opportunities through negotiation and supplier optimization within the ERP system.

? Generate and maintain purchase orders (POs) for raw materials, components, and finished products.

? Identify and onboard new suppliers, maintain relationships with and improve performance of current suppliers.

? Generate reports on purchasing metrics like spend analysis, supplier performance, and inventory levels using ERP data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

? Coordinate with internal customers to communicate and resolve quality, lead times delivery or other issues.

? Coordinate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues as needed.

? Coordinate RMA (return material authorization) process with suppliers including logistics, ERP changes, status, and determining credits or replacements.

? Coordinate with other departments and suppliers on Engineering Change Requests.

? Provide back-up and support to shipping and receiving departments as needed to support supply chain and on-time delivery for engineers and external customers.

Minimum Requirements:

? Associate degree in supply chain, logistics, operations management, or related coursework is required. Bachelor's degree is highly preferred.

?Previous purchasing experience in a complex ERP environment is highly preferred.

? Previous supply chain/purchasing experience with an OEM and/or engineering consultant is a major plus.

? Involvement in APICS or ISM is desirable; certification is a major plus.

Position Benefits, Pay, & Schedule:

? Pay ranges from $26 to $32/hr.

? Office located in Eden Prairie, MN

? Onsite/hybrid work schedule available after training.

? Schedule is Monday to Friday - 8 am to 5 pm w/ some flexibility.

? Contract/Contract-to-hire opportunity!

? THE RIGHT STAFF offers holiday pay, paid sick & safe time, and health insurance while on contract!

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Qualified candidates may apply by sending their resumes to [email protected]

We thank all interested candidates. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

To view additional positions and apply directly, go to our website: www.therightstaff.com/searchjobsnow

THE RIGHT STAFF wants to help you succeed! Our team of seasoned professionals works to match you to the best job, best fit, and best location. Contract assignments to full-time permanent positions, we are here to assist you!

THE RIGHT STAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.