at MRA - The Management Association in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States
Job Description
Company: Birchwood Laboratories
Location: Eden Prairie, MN
BUYER
BIRCHWOOD LABORATORIES
Birchwood Laboratories is HIRING!!!
Birchwood, a diverse manufacturer and packager, has an immediate opening for a Buyer. This position handles the purchasing of many of the basic goods and services to meet the day-to-day production requirements of all divisions.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Purchases the best product for the best price (within approval limits for job) from reliable vendors for assigned commodities.
Negotiates price and terms to secure competitive bids.
Prepares RFQs and searches for new suppliers for items already purchased or for new material requirements.
Determines lead times and safety stock levels.
Purchases appropriate quantities and monitors inventory levels.
Issues purchase requisitions and obtains approval.
Assists with the preparation and maintenance of material specifications.
Helps maintain vendor, raw material, and purchase order files.
Coordinates purchasing activity with other departments and responds to inquiries regarding assigned materials.
Monitors orders by verifying with suppliers that specified delivery dates of critical materials will be met. Notifies appropriate personnel of changes and updates the purchase order.
Desired Skills and Experience:
1-2 years purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Access)
Ability to work in a high volume purchasing function.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Effective negotiation skills.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
We offer a friendly and safe work environment with a competitive salary and benefits package. Candidates may send their resume and salary requirements to:
Birchwood Laboratories LLC is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
MRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
