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About the Role
Kurt Manufacturing is seeking a Buyer/Planner responsible for purchasing raw materials, components, and services to meet production requirements and exceed customer expectations. This role involves evaluating supplier quotes, negotiating prices, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely order delivery.
Responsibilities
- Source, negotiate, and select vendors that meet the company’s quality, price, and delivery requirements.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery.
- Review and analyze purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders.
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure minimum stock levels are maintained.
- Ensure timely delivery of items and follow up with vendors on late orders.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
- Prepare reports on purchase activity and supplier performance.
- Open and maintain internal and external manufacturing production orders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience in purchasing, buying, and/or planning preferred
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Strong knowledge of purchasing principles and procedures
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Work, PowerPoint)
- Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Able to work independently and collaboratively with a team
- Currently authorized to work in the United States.
- Unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.
Skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Problem-solving
- Purchasing principles and procedures
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Work, PowerPoint)
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
Location
- Minneapolis, MN
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years of experience in purchasing, buying, and/or planning preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Salary/Compensations
- $61,000 to $81,995
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on your hire date.
- Health Care Savings Account (HSA)
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
About the Company
- Kurt Machining provides precision CNC-machining services utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing, quality, and automation technology.
- Since 1946, Kurt Machining has delivered innovative solutions to demanding customers and industries including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, oil and energy.
- Kurt Machining is 100% employee-owned and headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.
- Employees thrive in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn and advance.
- Kurt employees work with advanced manufacturing technology including 5-axis and multi-tasking machining, automation integration, robotics, and 3D printing.
- Kurt Machining embraces early-involvement engineering, lean manufacturing, and continuous-improvement practices.
- What makes Kurt different includes employee ownership, product dedication, passion, pride, and a desire to deliver perfection on time, every time.
Equal Opportunity
- Kurt Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces all individuals and what makes them unique.
- Kurt is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
- If you are a qualified individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or an individual that has other barriers that limit your ability to access our on-line application system, please contact Human Resources at employment@kurt.com to discuss alternative ways to apply for open positions.