Buyer

Overview: The Buyer is responsible for the procurement of either raw goods or components for Operations through qualified vendors. Participates in forecasting efforts, manage and measure performance of current vendors, assist in new vendor qualifications, and facilitate new product introductions into Operations. This position will be located in person, onsite at our Alexandria, MN location. FORCE America, Inc. provides competitive wages and excellent benefits in our 100% employee-owned company. Come join a Company you can call your own.. Essential Responsibilities: Review and analyze current product demands for Operations. Issue purchase and transfer orders to meet customer needs, including expediting product. Confer with vendors to obtain product information such as pricing, availability and delivery schedules. Create and maintain item master records with accurate information for MRP processing. Facilitate material cost reduction initiatives. Maintain vendor relationships and track vendor metrics including quality and delivery. Analyze surplus inventory and identify inventory reduction opportunities. Participate in cross functional teams including Engineering, Accounting, Sales, Operations and Marketing. Other responsibilities, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain or other related business disciplines or equivalent combination of years of experience and education. Strong experience in Microsoft office including Outlook, Excel, Word. Experience in Microsoft Dynamics preferred. Attention to detail oriented. Strong analytical ability. Strong communication skills. Strong organizational skills, timely, and the ability to prioritize. Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills. Good understanding of the S&OP process. Enthusiastic attitude with good listening skills. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job hazards are typical of an office environment. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Customer contact may result in stressful situations. Must be able to go from phone call to phone call quickly and efficiently. Work is primarily sedentary in nature. Some physical requirements include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, twisting, lifting, grasping, etc. Benefits: 100% Employee Owned - ESOP Health Insurance (3 plan options) 401(k) plan plus Employer 401(k) Matching Dental insurance Flexible Spending Accounts HSA - Health Savings Account Paid time off Paid Holidays Education Reimbursement Program Vision insurance Accident/Critical Illness Insurance options Life Insurance And more! Monday - Friday, Daytime Hours