Purchasing Agents - Buyer

Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited

New Ulm, MN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$26–$26 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounts Payable, Billing, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Distribution Services, Distribution Warehousing, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, On Call, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Support, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Monitoring, SAP, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Warehousing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
New Ulm, MN
POSTED
7 days ago
Job Summary: Buyers are responsible for purchasing products, goods, and materials (stock and/or non-stock) that meet the organization's standards for price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. A Buyer may procure products in support of a distribution center, warehouse, assigned client, and/or assigned vendor.

Position Details
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM 4:00 PM (Overtime possible)
  • Type: Temp-to-hire
  • Experience: Buying experience preferred over a degree; MRO purchasing experience is a plus
  • Compensation: Pay increase upon conversion to full-time employee (FTE)
  • Tools & Skills:
    • SAP experience required
    • Strong computer skills required; daily use of Excel and Word.
  • Work Environment:
    • Onsite, in-person role (not remote).
    • Steel toe or composite shoes required, as the office is located within a warehouse.
  • Additional: On-call rotation required once converted to FTE.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Finance) or equivalent experience.
  • 1+ years of experience in Procurement preferred.
  • CPM certification preferred.
Other Relevant Skills:
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to learn and work with ERP and Inventory Management systems (GAINS experience preferred).
  • Strong mathematical aptitude.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong organizational and execution skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Perform procurement activities to meet current and anticipated product/material demands in alignment with purchasing strategies.
  • Review and approve inventory forecasts and daily replenishment recommendations generated by the GAINS system.
  • Evaluate existing orders to expedite or delay based on delivery requirements.
  • Generate purchase requisitions and vendor orders.
  • Monitor product quality and delivery timelines; coordinate return or replacement of damaged goods.
  • Manage vendor returns for aging, expired, or excess inventory; handle liquidation activities as needed.
  • Follow up with vendors regarding purchase order status to ensure on-time delivery; communicate updates to stakeholders.
  • Resolve vendor issues related to product quality and timeliness.
  • Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and internal/external customers.
  • Research and resolve non-conformances with supplier invoices in accounts payable.

About the Company

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Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited