Buyer

About the role

Konik is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization in Minneapolis, MN that is seeking a Buyer to support purchasing operations, supplier relationships, and material availability in their production environment. This is a direct‑hire position with a salary range of $75,000–$82,000. The role involves managing purchasing activities, maintaining supplier communication, supporting engineering and production teams, and ensuring materials are available to meet customer demand.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities, including purchase orders, blanket orders, supplier communication, and expediting.
• Monitor supplier commitments, lead times, and delivery schedules to ensure materials are available for production.
• Work directly with suppliers to resolve shortages, delays, quality concerns, and non-conforming materials.
• Partner with Engineering and Production teams to understand component requirements, troubleshoot issues, and support product development activities.
• Identify and qualify suppliers, obtain quotes, and support sourcing decisions.
• Maintain ERP purchasing information, including pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, and supplier data.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes.
• Manage vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs and supplier relationships.
• Support outside processing activities, including machining, cutting, bending, painting, dipping, and other manufacturing services.
• Process engineering change orders (ECOs) and maintain accurate purchasing documentation.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and support production demand requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP systems required.
• Experience with vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs required.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management, and material planning.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to understand manufacturing processes, components, and production requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Engineering, Production, Suppliers, and internal teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research, organize, and interpret purchasing data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Profit-sharing bonus opportunity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with Roth option
• Paid time off

Pay

$75,000–$82,000