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Buyer - Direct Hire
St Paul, MN US
2025-04-28
2025-06-29
Job Category: Supply Chain
Job ID: 44740184
Pay Rate: $51000-60000 / year
Jobs Office: Career Solutions
Job Description
Looking for a new opportunity in the East Metro area? Don’t miss this role! Doherty is partnering with a leading medical manufacturer located in St. Paul, MN. We are seeking candidates for a Buyer role. This opportunity will involve managing purchase orders, tracking inventory, and ensuring on-time delivery, with potential for growth into more strategic supply chain work. Compensation for this direct hire opportunity is $51,000-$60,000 per year, depending on skills and experience. Interested?
What you will do as a Buyer:
As a full-time associate, you'll be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) with a 4% employer match. Additional benefits include 120 hours of paid time off annually, nine paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and access to an onsite gym. Benefits start the month after 30 days of service.
What you will do as a Buyer:
- Independently evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and reliability
- Negotiate purchase terms (pricing, minimum order quantities, lead times) to optimize cost savings and supplier performance
- Manage the purchase order lifecycle from order placement to on-time delivery, adjusting as necessary to mitigate risks
- Make independent purchasing decisions impacting inventory, production timelines, and cash flow
- Identify and resolve supply chain disruptions through supplier communication and alternate sourcing strategies
- Collaborate with internal teams (production, quality, engineering) to support procurement activities aligned with business goals
- Monitor market trends and pricing fluctuations to recommend cost-saving opportunities
- Maintain accurate cost data and pricing integrity in ERP systems
- Ensure part record data accuracy, including pricing, lead times, quotes, and shelf-life information
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and customer specifications
- Communicate supply availability, lead times, and order status to scheduling, operations, and sales teams
- Act as the primary point of contact for supplier order fulfillment and delivery issues
- 3-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, preferably within medical device or contract manufacturing
- Proven ability to make independent decisions impacting business operations and financial outcomes
- Strong negotiation skills with experience in supplier management
- Strong understanding of ERP system functionality, including order management, inventory control, and reporting within Epicor.
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As a full-time associate, you'll be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) with a 4% employer match. Additional benefits include 120 hours of paid time off annually, nine paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and access to an onsite gym. Benefits start the month after 30 days of service.
