Buyer
On-siteDickinson, North Dakota, United States or Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
Job Summary
Execute purchase orders for goods and services aligned with demand and planning signals, reviewing acknowledgements for accuracy in quantities, prices, and delivery dates. Manage open orders by coordinating with suppliers to adjust quantities and schedules, while maintaining inventory levels to prevent production interruptions. Process non-conformance claims against suppliers, conducting root cause analysis and ensuring corrective actions are effective. Support sourcing activities by requesting quotations, securing bids, and negotiating pricing, lead times, and terms. Collaborate on engineering change orders, product specifications, and alternate materials, while contributing to continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives. Participate in ERP upgrades and system testing to ensure data integrity. Work with internal stakeholders and remote team members to support operational needs, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery standards are met.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors' Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations Management or related field
- Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 20 pounds
- Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs
- This position requires walking, sitting, or standing to a significant degree
- Stooping, crouching, kneeling, and bending
- Handling, feeling, and gripping would be required for some activities
- Must have the ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in a procurement role is preferred
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