Buyer/Senior Buyer
$60,000–$90,000 year
HybridSleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Research, evaluate, and purchase goods, services, equipment, and resources based on quality, price, service, and business requirements. Manage supplier relationships, including vendor performance, communication, contract compliance, and supplier initiatives that drive efficiency. Lead sourcing activities such as RFP development, stakeholder requirement gathering, negotiation planning, and category strategy execution to achieve total cost of ownership. Standardize pricing structures, contracts, and supply chain processes while managing item catalogs, order entry, and P2P administration within ERP systems. Coordinate logistics and distribution activities, resolving delivery shortfalls, and balancing cost efficiency with delivery integrity. Conduct cost, consumption, and supplier utilization analyses; gather market intelligence; and support KPI development, reporting, and spend forecasting. Collaborate closely with Accounting, Production, Analysts, and Operations to resolve invoice issues and align procurement strategies with business needs.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, inventory management, or logistics
- Strong understanding of supply chain operations, vendor management, and distribution pricing
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Agriculture, or a related field
- Demonstrated analytical thinking, negotiation skills, and project management capability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills
- 7+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, sourcing, inventory management, or logistics
- Advanced knowledge of sourcing strategies, contract management, total cost of ownership, and supply chain operations
- Proven ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives, develop category strategies, and influence stakeholders
- Strong leadership, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
- Proficiency with ERP systems, advanced Excel, and experience with SQL or data analytics tools
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with the swine industry and veterinary requirements
- Knowledge of the swine industry, distribution pricing, and veterinary requirements
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