Buyer jobs in Eden Prairie, MN

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  • Invio Automation
  • Plymouth, MN FULL_TIME
  • THE COMPANY
    Invio Automation is an Industry 4.0 automation leader that serves a variety of high-growth end-markets including medical devices & life science, renewable energy, mobility, logistics & fulfillment, and heavy industry. Our Automation Solutions and Automation Technologies divisions work together to deliver Factory of the Future consulting and mission critical R&D pre-validation services that pave the way for a comprehensive suite of automation solutions where accuracy, efficiency, and precision are essential for success. With nine locations across North America and a global network of collaborative partners, Invio Automation’s geographic footprint provides customers with a presence in key markets where local service and support are valued.
    Invio Automation’s Solutions division specializes in single station robotic cells, multi-station fabrication & assembly lines, bonding & welding technologies, vision systems, and packaging process. Application capabilities within our Solutions division include thermal bonding, web handling, force plotting, heat staking, high viscosity pumps, precision dispensing, impulse bag sealing, and needle bending. Invio Automation’s Technologies division includes highly differentiated Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for heavyweight applications, turnkey assembly lines, welding automation, and custom lift-assist & secure tools for safety critical applications.
    DESCRIPTION
    A Buyer is responsible for purchasing equipment, goods and services, and managing vendors. The successful candidate will be able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, manage critical lead times, and find more cost competitive suppliers. A Procurement Agent must be professional, proactive and positive when interacting with vendors. Our goal is to exceed expectations and ensure our customers receive an exceptional experience at Invio Automation.
    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Execute purchasing strategies
    • Continuously support purchases as assigned with a focus of supporting internal customers by delivering the right parts, on-time, at optimal cost
    • work in collaboration with project teams to ensure cost and lead times meet project budget and milestone expectations
    • Ensure purchases are executed in a timely manner, vendor confirmation dates are kept up-to-date
    • Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
    • Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
    • Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
    • Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
    • Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
    • Assess, manage and mitigate risks
    • Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
    • Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
    • Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
    • Expedite critical and/or late purchased components
    • Active participant in a continuous improvement environment
    • Partner with materials coordinator & shop foreman to identify opportunities for improvement
    Qualifications:
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be professional, proactive and positive, with internal and external customers and coworkers. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Other Skills and Abilities:
    • Familiarity with strategic sourcing and vendor management
    • Able to hold vendors accountable to meet pricing and delivery; i.e. not afraid of confrontation
    • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, and databases
    • Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
    • A knack for negotiation and networking
    • Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures
    • Solid judgment along with decision making skills
    • Strong leadership capabilities
    • Working knowledge of manufacturing processes
    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Good verbal and written skills
    • Proven organizational skills

    EDUCATION
    A Bachelor’s Degree in business or accounting is preferred; minimum two-year degree is required.
    Minimum one to three years’ experience in automotive, renewable energy, agricultural or medical device/life sciences manufacturing.

    INVIO AUTOMATION’S CORE VALUES
    • We take pride in the reliability of our team and the difficult problems we solve for customers.
    • We deliver real customer value that positively impacts the lives of those around us.
    • We are dependable. Relationships and trust matter.
    • Our ingenuity and desire to improve lives will complement our suite of solutions.
    • We strive to demonstrate that our attention to detail does not start or end with the solutions we engineer and deliver.
    • We believe exceptional service is better demonstrated than said.
  • 9 Days Ago

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  • MEI - Total Elevator Solutions
  • Mankato, MN FULL_TIME
  • About MEI MEI, a Minnesota based commercial elevator manufacturing and Service Company is looking for a Buyer to join our team. MEI is a thriving company with a fun team-oriented atmosphere. MEI cares...
  • 13 Days Ago

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  • Minnesota Elevator Inc
  • Mankato, MN FULL_TIME
  • About MEI MEI, a Minnesota based commercial elevator manufacturing and Service Company is looking for a Buyer to join our team. MEI is a thriving company with a fun team-oriented atmosphere. MEI cares...
  • 14 Days Ago

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  • Beacon Promotions Inc
  • New, MN FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionBeacon Promotions Inc is a rapidly growing, promotional products leader looking to hire the right Buyer to take charge and achieve perfect order.If you’re that person who thrives in being a...
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  • Robert Half
  • Chaska, MN OTHER
  • A growing organization in the west metro is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join their team as a Buyer. The ideal candidate will play a key role in our procurement process...
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  • Westmor Industries
  • Hugo, MN FULL_TIME
  • Company Description One of the fastest growing private companies in America today, Westmor Industries, designs, manufactures and supports storage, transport and dispensing solutions for petroleum, pro...
  • 1 Day Ago

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  • Stein Industries, Inc.
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • E-Switch, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been delivering quality electromechanical switches to the telecom...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • Kronos Consulting
  • Golden Valley, MN
  • Job Description Job Description Kronos has a long history of avionics engineering working with some of the largest aircr...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • Oculus Search Partners LLC
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Location Bloomington, MN This position is responsible for purchasing raw materials, electronic components, supplies and ...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • Agcmn
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • ** Cemstone Products Company** ** Buyer** Eagan, MN 55121 At Cemstone our mission is to achieve the highest standards of...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • Johnson ReSource Group
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Location Bloomington, MN This position is responsible for purchasing raw materials, electronic components, supplies and ...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • Rapid Packaging Inc.
  • Champlin, MN
  • Job Title: Buyer Company: Rapid Packaging Location: Champlin, MN 55316 Position Type: Full-time (onsite) hybrid schedule...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • Acro Service Corp
  • Golden Valley, MN
  • Onsite Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: • Conduct competitive, best value, and single/sole source bids • Analyze b...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • Ssgnetwork
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Location Bloomington, MN This position is responsible for purchasing raw materials, electronic components, supplies and ...
  • 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

Eden Prairie is an edge city 12 miles (19 km) southwest of downtown Minneapolis in Hennepin County, and the 12th-largest city in the State of Minnesota. It is the 7th-largest suburb in the Twin Cities, with a population of 60,797 at the 2010 census. The city is on the north bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from its confluence with the Mississippi River. Eden Prairie is an affluent suburb with a mixed-income city model. It is home to 7,213 firms, municipal and regional parks, conservation areas, trails, and recreational facilities. There are walking trails around Purgatory Creek and Starin...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Buyer jobs
$70,250 to $89,156
Eden Prairie, Minnesota area prices
were up 1.4% from a year ago

Buyer
Review supplies, works and services to ensure compliance with company procedures and best procurement practice.
December 19, 2022
Create and review statement of need, market research, brand name justification, and independent government cost estimate documents for past, current, and upcoming procurements.
December 29, 2022
Organize/coordinate, analyze/interpret, problem solve, plan, communicate, prepare written communications, access to laboratory and GMP areas may be required.
January 29, 2023
Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
February 16, 2023
Actively manage supplier performance through consistent communication to ensure proper adherence to purchase order terms and conditions.
March 17, 2023
Provide outstanding customer service and ensure customer satisfaction.
April 09, 2023
Interact with various stakeholders to identify business needs, build relationships and sell the features and benefits of early procurement involvement.
April 25, 2023
Manage preparation, implementation and execution of procurement processes.
May 08, 2023
Implement proactive problem solving and improvements that allow more efficient data entry, within pre-established parameters.
May 17, 2023
Participate in the invoice approval process to ensure that supplier invoices are in accordance with purchase order terms and conditions, and resolve issues as necessary.
May 20, 2023