Buyer

Job Title: Purchasing - Buyer I

Location: New Ulm, MN, 56073

Duration: 6 Months (Contract-to-Hire)

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Overtime Possible

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute procurement activities to fulfill current and future material/product demands in line with company strategies.
• Review and approve inventory forecasts and daily replenishment recommendations via the GAINS application.
• Evaluate open orders for potential expediting or de-expediting actions.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions and vendor orders.
• Monitor vendor performance, delivery timeliness, and product quality.
• Coordinate the return and replacement of damaged or incorrect goods.
• Manage vendor returns for aging, expired, or excess inventory and support liquidation efforts.
• Provide timely updates on purchase order status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Resolve vendor issues related to delivery delays or product quality.
• Maintain and develop relationships with suppliers, vendors, and customers.
• Address and resolve accounts payable nonconformance issues with suppliers.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year of procurement or buying experience preferred.
• SAP experience required.
• Strong computer proficiency, including MS Excel and Word.
• Prior MRO purchasing experience is a plus.
• CPM certification preferred.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation after conversion to full-time.
• Experience using ERP systems; GAINS experience a plus.

Required Workwear: Steel-toe or composite shoes

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent customer service orientation.
• Strong math skills for basic calculations.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Job Type: Contract

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person