Buyer - Avon, MN

About This Role

Location (Onsite): 392 County Road 50, Avon, MN 56310

Schedule: Monday–Friday, core hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Support or lead purchasing activities for key project materials and equipment—from sourcing and planning through purchase order (PO) execution and final delivery to construction sites.
• Create, manage, and track purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely release to suppliers in support of construction schedules.
• Build and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, compliance, and performance while negotiating favorable pricing and commercial terms.
• Cook up logistics and expediting activities to ensure materials are delivered on time to construction sites, aligning with project schedules and field requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal project teams and suppliers, providing clear communication, order status updates, and delivery tracking.
• Identify procurement and delivery risks and drive resolution through expediting, alternate sourcing, or recovery plans to protect project timelines.
• Use ERP systems to manage procurement activity, track purchase orders, monitor inventory needs, and ensure data accuracy across the supply chain.
• Resolve supplier, PO, and delivery issues in coordination with internal stakeholders to maintain construction progress and minimize downtime.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFx execution, cost analysis, supplier selection, and performance reviews.
• Partner cross-functionally with project management, planning, engineering, and quality teams to align procurement and field delivery requirements with construction schedules and project milestones.

What You'll Bring

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel).
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE, etc.).
• Negotiation, planning, and problem-solving skills that grow in complexity by level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen, organization, and decision-making ability.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically; valid driver’s license required.

What You'll Get

• Competitive base salary
• Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance
• 401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future
• Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation
• Great mentoring & career growth opportunities – we invest in your development

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $65,000.00/Yr. - USD $100,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.