Are you passionate about shaping the future of supply chain operations? Here's your chance to shine as a proactive and driven full-time Supply Chain Analyst - Buyer with Buhler! We're on the lookout for someone ready to make an impact and drive success in Owatonna, MN.

Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal purchasing role in our sustainable technology company. Apply now!

THE BASICS

Competitive pay

Schedule:

This purchasing role with our sustainable technology company works full-time.

Benefits:

• Career and personal development
• Cross-cultural working environment
• Healthcare program
• Employee benefits and discounts
• Profit-sharing
• Seniority bonus
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with 6% company contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 15 days vacation
• Sick time
• Maternity and paternity leave

YOUR DAY

Your primary tasks as a Supply Chain Analyst - Buyer include researching and negotiating contracts with suppliers and manufacturers. Leveraging your strong research skills, you secure high-quality sputtering components at the most competitive total cost of ownership. You then create detailed purchase orders and inventory reports using the purchasing queue, ensuring that orders are placed timely to guarantee prompt delivery.

Throughout the day, you diligently monitor purchase orders and collaborate closely with the operations team to address any supply chain challenges, ensuring all deliveries meet the assigned specifications. You work with the Materials Manager to maintain accurate vendor information and evaluate purchase price variances, comparing purchase prices against standard costs to sustain optimal inventory levels. Additionally, you guide the MRP system to less experienced users and offer support to your colleagues in Operations.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST - BUYER

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting
• Experience with Made 2 Manage or other ERP Systems
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Detail-oriented and accurate data entry skills
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Associate or bachelor's degree (preferred)
• ISM/APICS certification (preferred)

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Buhler Group is a family-owned Swiss company that creates sustainable innovations for a better world. Our aim is to transform the world's most pressing food and mobility challenges into sustainable technology, process solutions, and business models. Two billion people each day enjoy foods produced on Bühler equipment, and one billion people travel in vehicles manufactured with parts produced with our machinery. Having this global relevance, we are in a unique position to turn today's global challenges into sustainable and good business.

At Buhler, our employees are empowered to show initiative and take responsibility. In our family-oriented company, personal success goes hand in hand with shared success, which is why we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where integrity and courage are key drivers of our success. When you join our team, you get access to personal development opportunities and exceptional benefits to encourage you to make a difference in the lives of our customers.

WE CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Join our team as a Buyer to drive positive change through sustainable technology. We want to connect with you if you are passionate about supply chain analysis. Apply today using our 3-minute application for endless opportunities.