Buyer Jobs in Minnesota

Job Title: Grocery Buyer II Company: Nash Finch Company Location: Edina, MN Description: Grocery Buyer II Department: Office: Location: Food Distribution Nash Finch Company Edina, MN I. Basic Function Purchases grocery, dairy and frozen food items from assigned vendor(s) to ensure lowest possible price. II. Essential Duties Purchases items from assigned vendors at the lowest possible price. Maintains company standards for fill rate to retail customers. Maintains accurate, comprehensive data in current buying system. Purchases merchandise on a timely basis with the least lead-time possible. Reviews and maintains seasonality for merchandise assigned. Maintains inventory levels and turns at budget. Responsible for identifying and removing aged inventory from distribution center(s). Move aged inventory up. Responsible for working with merchandisers, divisions and vendors to remove discount inventory from distribution center(s). Displays consistent and effective use of daily, weekly, periodic and annual reports. Determines needed promotional quantities for advertising lift on all assigned vendors within the team. Prioritizes delivery schedule report and communicates with customer service team. Approves and reconciles invoices and resolves any discrepancies with Accounting. Participates in all cross team communications and maintains open communication with procurement manager(s), division merchandisers, vendors and customer service representatives. Assists in training and developing the Inventory and Administrative support staff. Assists Logistics department with reviewing, analyzing and recommends inbound transportation opportunities. Practices good communication skills with Distribution Centers, vendors and management. III. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Bachelor***s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or other related field or equivalent combination of education and/ or experience 2+ years Procurement experience, preferably in the Retail Grocery industry Working knowledge of Procurement principles and skills Strong oral and written communication, organizational and analytical skills. Attention to detail and ability to multi-task. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and Access) Nash Finch Company is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Buyer/Purchasing Agent Company: Company Confidential Location: Minneapolis, MN Description: Growing Manufacturing and Distribution Company seeks a buyer to join our purchasing department.   This position is responsible for writing purchase orders, vendor management and managing inventory levels while achieving designated inventory turns.  This position will report to the purchasing manager.    Key Accountabilities:  - Oversees and coordinates purchasing matters with other departments including sales, production, manufacturing and quality.- Forecasting and monitor inventory levels - Review inventory needs, and identify quantity and price of product.   - Prepare purchase orders and coordinate deliveries.- Measure, monitor, analyze and report key department and inventory performance indicators - Support sales with product training and become product expert- Build and maintain vendor relationships- Ensure vendor and product performance meets specified standards for performance and delivery- Deploy supply chain strategies to reduce cost of goods- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.  Qualifications: 1. 3-5 years relevant experience in purchasing and inventory management.  2. Ability to work in a fast paced and high intensity environment. 3. History of managing vendors as partners. 4. Strong communication and reporting skills.  Demonstrate a customer service approach for internal and external customers.5. Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook. and inventory control software.  6. BA in Business or related field preferred.

Job Title: Sr. Indirect Sourcing Buyer Company: Malt-O-Meal Company Location: Lakeville, MN Description: Founded in 1919, Malt-O-Meal Company is privately held and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Malt-O-Meal, the nation’s fourth largest cereal manufacturer, supplies a full line of branded cereals to all retail channels. The company currently produces ready-to-eat cereals, hot wheat cereals, and a full line of oatmeal products. The company operates production facilities in Minnesota, Utah, North Carolina and Iowa. Various distribution centers supply the customer base throughout the United States. Position Summary This strategic position reports directly to the Director Strategic Sourcing and is responsible for purchases for equipment, services and machines. The person will lead the strategic sourcing process by assessing the opportunity, developing a strategy, negotiating, and managing the ongoing performance. This person will be responsible for initiatives that reach across the entire enterprise while identifying and prioritizing opportunities. This person in this position is expected to meet goals to support Malt-O-Meal growth and cost strategies by conducting continuous improvement initiatives with focus on suppliers on quality, service, cost and performance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities1.      Achieve and maintain alignment in the supply value chain between Suppliers, Outsourced Suppliers, Malt-O-Meal and the Internal and External Customer(s).2.      Establish and maintain a supply base that is capable for capital equipment while in support of Malt-O-Meal’s strategic vision, goals, purchasing policy, values and code of conduct.3.      Provide Malt-O-Meal with industry knowledge in capital equipment, plant services, and purchasing processes. This will be gained through site visits with various suppliers. Develop and implement integrated business to business solutions with Suppliers and Outsourced Suppliers. 4.      Organizing and developing a process that includes controls for plant purchasing activity (indirect spend). 5.      Identify and implement requisition purchasing order and reporting process. 6.      Activities would include assessing opportunity by determining the need and completing a business assessment and analysis. 7.      Development of complete sourcing strategy while understanding the business requirements and objectives while working with stakeholders. 8.      Responsible for all aspects of negotiation including the RFP process. 9.      Support and lead efforts around implementation including the awarding,communication and business translation. 10. Manage supplier performance reviews, contract compliance and continuous improvement.  QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, the incumbent must perform the essential duties and responsibilities in a highly effective manner. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential duties.  Exceptional leadership skills that are demonstrated by achieving desired results through others, while building an effective internal customer relationship(s).    Proven strategic and tactical skills. Demonstrated problem analysis and resolution. Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and presentation communication skills. Comprehensive business process and systems knowledge, and the ability to identify and implement best practices. Education and/or Experience Education:  B.S. or B.A. degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations or related field.  Experience:       At least 10 years of proven experience that includes strategic sourcing and procurement; and ten years experience in a manufacturing environment is required.          Experience in supplier sourcing, with emphasis on mechanical, electrical, HVAC capital equipment. Experience with contract negotiation as it pertains to all aspects of the business. Strong computer and supplier management systems knowledge and experience.  See Job Description

Job Title: Grocery Buyer II (Nash Finch Company) Company: Location: Minneapolis, MN Description: I. Basic Function Purchases grocery, dairy and frozen food items from assigned vendor(s) to ensure lowest possible price. II. Essential Duties Purchases items from assigned vendors at the lowest possible price. Maintains company standards for fill rate to retail customers. Maintains accurate, comprehensive data in current buying system. Purchases merchandise on a timely basis with the least lead-time possible. Reviews and maintains seasonality for merchandise assigned. Maintains inventory levels and turns at budget. Responsible for identifying and removing aged inventory from distribution center(s). Move aged inventory up. Responsible for working with merchandisers, divisions and vendors to remove discount inventory from distribution center(s). Displays consistent and effective use of daily, weekly, periodic and annual reports. Determines needed promotional quantities for advertising lift on all assigned vendors within the team. Prioritizes delivery schedule report and communicates with customer service team. Approves and reconciles invoices and resolves any discrepancies with Accounting. Participates in all cross team communications and maintains open communication with procurement manager(s), division merchandisers, vendors and customer service representatives. Assists in training and developing the Inventory and Administrative support staff. Assists Logistics department with reviewing, analyzing and recommends inbound transportation opportunities. Practices good communication skills with Distribution Centers, vendors and management. III. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Bachelor?s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or other related field or equivalent combination of education and/ or experience 2+ years Procurement experience, preferably in the Retail Grocery industry Working knowledge of Procurement principles and skills Strong oral and written communication, organizational and analytical skills. Attention to detail and ability to multi-task. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and Access) Nash Finch Company is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested applicants should e-mail their resume to: 50079-CS- Register to View