Buyer

About the role

Quality Stainless Inc, founded in 1985 in Mpls., MN, serves the sanitary food and beverage, biopharm, semiconductor and industrial stainless steel markets. It is a stocking distributor of 304L and 316L, aluminum and other specialty alloys for corrosion applications, specializing in quick turnaround custom fabrication and machining for all industries. Quality Stainless represents high quality manufacturers nationwide and prides itself on solving system problems and advising on liquid, gas and vacuum applications. Visit our Website: www.qualitystainless.net Quality Stainless operates as a vital subsidiary within Flow Control Group (FCG), a leading solutions provider for flow control, fluid handling, process, industrial automation and life sciences with locations throughout North America. As a critical intermediary between over 3,000 suppliers and 15,000 customers, over 90 brand companies, and close to 1,700 employees, FCG’s distribution and technical expertise enable the movement of mission‑critical components to diverse end markets.

The Buyer is an early‑career procurement professional who supports purchasing activities across multiple distribution sites in the industrial PVF (pipe, valves, and fittings) industry. Independently purchases assigned commodity/product categories; understands schedule, class, material, and connection requirements; manages suppliers; analyzes inventory; handles shortages; understands documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing activities for direct and indirect materials to support business operations across multiple sites.
• Create, release, and manage purchase orders in the ERP system, ensuring accuracy of pricing, quantities, and delivery dates.
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm orders, track shipments, and resolve delivery, quality, or invoice discrepancies.
• Support multi-site material requirements by monitoring demand signals, inventory levels, and transfer needs.
• Maintain and update ERP item master data, including lead times, reorder points, reorder quantities, supplier assignments and product pricing.
• Collaborate with production planning, operations, and logistics teams to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules.
• Assist in supplier performance tracking, including on-time delivery and responsiveness metrics.
• Support sourcing and cost-reduction initiatives by gathering supplier data, quotes, and market information.
• Ensure procurement transactions comply with company policies and established purchasing procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to purchasing processes, data accuracy, and supplier communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of purchasing, materials, or supply chain experience within the industrial plastics industry.
• Exposure to multi-site purchasing or distribution environments required.
• Experience using ERP/MRP