We are currently working with a billion-dollar global medical device manufacturer that is doubling in size over the next five years. As a result, we have been asked to identify a Senior Mechanical Buyer in the Minneapolis, MN area supporting sourcing initiatives of driving down the total cost of goods/services while maintaining a continuous flow of supply into our facility

Senior Mechanical Buyer

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Ref No: 1253

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts performance evaluations of vendors
• Develop reporting metrics that provide historical views of delivery performance
• Create order forecasting mechanisms for metal fabricated parts
• Analyze inventory position and provide forecast to support quarter-end and year-end targets
• Analyze pricing trends within key supply categories
• Perform historical price analysis at part number level
• Identify sourcing strategy within category to optimize cost
• Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company
• Identifies optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution
• Negotiates prices for raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies
• Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments

Key Requirements

• Mechanical/Fabrication Procurement
• Excellent verbal
• Thorough understanding of company products and logistics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Compensation Plan:

• Commensurate with experience.
• Full benefit package including medical, dental, disability and 401(k).