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You will grow the company's market share by selling to large, commercial users such as painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other commercial users who need large volumes of our high-quality products. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public.

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry-level position designed to prepare you for a Store Management role in 18-24 months. With Sherwin-Williams' promote-from-within philosophy, you will have the opportunity to progress into an Assistant Store Manager position upon successful completion of the initial 8-week training.This position's typical schedule is 44 hours per week, which may include evenings and/or weekends.During the program, you will collaborate with store management to oversee a million-dollar business, providing leadership and insight into the development and strategy of that store. Through the course of the program, you will learn all operations, clients, and internal strategy, allowing you to understand the significant part you'll play in the team's success. You will grow the company's market share by selling to large, commercial users such as painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other commercial users who need large volumes of our high-quality products.Our training experience provides you with all the skills necessary for a successful career in management and professional sales. After you complete the training program, you can count on a career trajectory with a clear beginning and an open end \u2013 meaning you shape your future!What you will gain:Limitless Career OpportunitiesThis structured program provides the support you need, including formal discussions to review your objectives & developmentLeadership DevelopmentYou'll develop the foundation for what it takes to become a successful leader in our organizationWe'll teach you how to excel at customer service, sales, and marketing, finance, and operationsProfessional NetworkingYou will also get out into the community and establish relationships essential to growing our business - and your success.Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise and other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public.

Sherwin-Williams Co

2026 Management & Sales Training Program (Twin Cities)

Business Growth

Business Operations

Community Relations

Customer Support/Service

Financial Operations

Leadership

Market Share

Marketing

Painting (Facilities and Maintenance)

Philosophy

Purchasing/Procurement

Retail Management

Safety/Work Safety

Sales

Training Program

Training/Teaching

OTHER

The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients. What You'll Do: Support or lead (depending on level) purchasing activities for key project materials and equipment—from sourcing and planning through purchase order (PO) execution and final delivery to construction sites.

YEAR

About Us:
QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About this Role:
<div><section dir="auto"><div dir="auto">Location (Onsite):<a class="" href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=597fcfbe164e255c8886b33aedaedc592f2687a25a62377695526453bade291fJmltdHM9MTc3OTQwODAwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=01358972-a7e2-6b95-051f-9c91a69d6af4&u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9MH5-RW1iZWRkZWR-QWRkcmVzc19MaW5rJnR5PTE4JnE9QmxhdHRuZXIlMjBDb21wYW55JnNzPXlwaWQuWU43RDA0NkVCMDQ0N0I0RTIzJnBwb2lzPTQ1LjYwMTAxMzE4MzU5Mzc1Xy05NC40NTE0MDgzODYyMzA0N19CbGF0dG5lciUyMENvbXBhbnlfWU43RDA0NkVCMDQ0N0I0RTIzfiZjcD00NS42MDEwMTN-LTk0LjQ1MTQwOCZ2PTImc1Y9MSZGT1JNPU1QU1JQTA&ntb=1" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">392 County Road 50, Avon, MN 56310</a> Schedule: Monday–Friday, core hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Join a forward-thinking supply chain team supporting large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. At EnergyLink, a Quanta Services company, we are hiring Buyers at all levels (Buyer I, Buyer II, Senior Buyer) to strengthen our growing procurement organization.As a Buyer you will play a critical role in the end-to-end procurement lifecycle—supporting sourcing, negotiating, and delivering essential materials and equipment that keep complex projects moving forward. In this role, you will build depth in core purchasing processes while developing the skills to manage more complex procurement activities and supplier relationships. This is more than transactional buying—it’s hands-on experience in strategic supply chain execution within a fast-paced, project-driven environment.</div></section></div>

What You'll Do:
<ul><li>Support or lead (depending on level) purchasing activities for key project materials and equipment—from sourcing and planning through purchase order (PO) execution and final delivery to construction sites.</li><li>Create, manage, and track purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely release to suppliers in support of construction schedules.</li><li>Build and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, compliance, and performance while negotiating favorable pricing and commercial terms.</li><li>Coordinate logistics and expediting activities to ensure materials are delivered on time to construction sites, aligning with project schedules and field requirements.</li><li>Act as the primary liaison between internal project teams and suppliers, providing clear communication, order status updates, and delivery tracking.</li><li>Identify procurement and delivery risks and drive resolution through expediting, alternate sourcing, or recovery plans to protect project timelines.</li><li>Use ERP systems to manage procurement activity, track purchase orders, monitor inventory needs, and ensure data accuracy across the supply chain.</li><li>Resolve supplier, PO, and delivery issues in coordination with internal stakeholders to maintain construction progress and minimize downtime.</li><li>Support strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFx execution, cost analysis, supplier selection, and performance reviews.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with project management, planning, engineering, and quality teams to align procurement and field delivery requirements with construction schedules and project milestones.</li></ul>

What You'll Bring:
<ul><li>Strong Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel).</li><li>Experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE, etc.).</li><li>Negotiation, planning, and problem-solving skills that grow in complexity by level.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong business acumen, organization, and decision-making ability.</li><li>Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically; valid driver’s license required.</li></ul>

What You'll Get:
<ul><li>Competitive base salary</li><li>Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance</li><li>401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future</li><li>Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li><li>Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation</li><li>Great mentoring & career growth opportunities – we invest in your development</li></ul>

Compensation Range:
The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $65,000.00/Yr. - USD $105,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC

Buyer (Engineering & Construction) - Avon, MN

Business Skills

Calendar Management

Candidate Sourcing

Communication Skills

Construction

Construction Engineering

Construction Schedule

Construction Support

Cost Analysis

Cross-Functional

Data Quality

Detail Oriented

Driver's License

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Logistics

Maintain Compliance

Mentoring

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Negotiation Skills

Performance Reviews

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Pricing

Problem Solving Skills

Procurement Management

Project Schedule

Project/Program Management

Purchase Orders

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Sourcing Strategy

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Supply Chain

Systems Administration/Management

Team Player

Technical/Engineering Design

Time Management

Vendor/Supplier Evaluation

Vendor/Supplier Relations

Vendor/Supplier Selection

Willing to Travel

Writing Skills

[AW]-iCims

The Minnesota site supports AS9100-certified Aerospace & Defense programs while continuing to scale semiconductor production, requiring close supplier collaboration, strong procurement discipline, and effective cross-functional coordination. The Buyer will work closely with Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Operations to manage procurement activities, support NPI programs, and mitigate supply risks that could impact production ramps and customer commitments.

OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Buyer to join our Supply Chain team supporting our Minnesota Precision Machining Division, which serves both semiconductor and a growing Aerospace & Defense (A&D) customer base.  This role is critical to ensuring supply continuity, supporting new product introductions (NPI), and managing supplier performance during a period of rapid growth and operational complexity. The Minnesota site supports AS9100-certified Aerospace & Defense programs while continuing to scale semiconductor production, requiring close supplier collaboration, strong procurement discipline, and effective cross-functional coordination.  The Buyer will work closely with Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Operations to manage procurement activities, support NPI programs, and mitigate supply risks that could impact production ramps and customer commitments.Specific Job Duties:NPI & Prototype Procurement<ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li>Manage quoting, supplier engagement, and purchasing execution for NPI and prototype programs</li><li>Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers and materials to support new product development</li><li>Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to ensure suppliers meet Aerospace & Defense compliance requirements</li><li>Document and institutionalize AS9100 and customer-specific purchasing requirements within procurement processes</li></ul>Supplier & Commodity Management<ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li>Monitor supplier delivery commitments and drive resolution of shortages, delays, or quality issues</li><li>Communicate demand forecasts and coordinate production requirements with suppliers</li><li>Monitor purchasing activity to minimize incremental material spend while protecting supply continuity</li><li>Maintain strong supplier relationships and drive accountability for performance metrics</li></ul>Supply Risk & Escalation Management<ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li>Identify capacity constraints, delivery risks, or material shortages that may impact production</li><li>Lead supply recovery plans with suppliers and internal stakeholders</li><li>Escalate issues effectively while driving root cause analysis and corrective actions</li></ul> Education:<ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li>Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred</li></ul>Experience<ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li>3–8+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing environments</li><li>Experience supporting precision machining, semiconductor equipment, or Aerospace & Defense supply chains strongly preferred</li><li>Experience with AS9100 or regulated manufacturing environments preferred</li></ul>Systems<ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li>Experience working in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar)</li><li>Familiarity with PLM systems such as Agile is a plus</li></ul>Key Competencies<ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li>Strong organizational skills and ability to manage high PO volumes</li><li>Clear and concise communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders</li><li>Ability to manage supply risk and drive issue resolution</li><li>Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented</li><li>Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment</li><li>Willingness to collaborate with global suppliers and teams across time zones</li></ul> Location RequirementThis role is based on-site in Minnesota to support close collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams, and to meet the engagement and documentation requirements associated with Aerospace & Defense programs and AS9100 compliance.For candidates based in Minnesota, the pay range for this salaried exempt position is $58,700 - $95,000. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure, and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific range for your location during the hiring process.  Ichor is committed to supporting your personal well-being and professional development. Our benefits are designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, provide peace of mind, and prepare for your future. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans across all locations, allowing team members to select the coverage that best meets their healthcare needs and budget. Our benefits also include a paid time-off program and paid holidays to support your time away from work. A summary of our Benefits will be provided during the interview process.    ITAR ONLY The business site where this position is located is an ITAR-compliant operation. Due to ITAR regulations, Ichor Systems is only able to employ US Persons. A US person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant with “green card” permanent authorization to work document) or who is a protected person (a citizen, a national, a refugee, or a person granted asylum). Non-citizens with other visas are not eligible for hire at this location. Ichor Systems Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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