Sr. Buyer

We are looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to join our team on a contract basis in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. In this role, you will play a key part in managing vendor relationships, overseeing purchasing activities, and ensuring the timely procurement of materials to support operational needs. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to process improvements, inventory management, and collaborative teamwork within a dynamic and fast paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage vendor relationships by evaluating performance, negotiating contracts, and issuing purchase orders.
• Oversee the processing and tracking of 70-80 purchase orders per month to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
• Support inventory control by assisting with physical inventory counts and ensuring proper storage of materials.
• Extract and input purchasing and inventory data using systems such as Microsoft Dynamics GP.
• Provide backup support for various purchasing and operational tasks as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align purchasing activities with production and operational requirements.
• Enhance purchasing, receiving, and inventory control processes through continuous evaluation and improvement.
• Prepare and analyze purchasing and inventory reports to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and maintain accurate documentation related to procurement activities.