Buyer (Hybrid)

WENGER CORPORATION

  • Owatonna, MN
  • 5 days ago

    Highlights

    What you will do on a typical day: Develop favorable working relationships with suppliers and review their capabilities to ensure on-time delivery of purchased component parts and services to meet Wenger Corporation's requirements. Wenger Corporation is seeking a Buyer who is responsible for coordinating the procurement of products and services to ensure adequate supply at the best cost, service, and quality to manufacturing.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOwatonna, MN

    Description

    Wenger Corporation is a privately held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. As a Wenger employee, you enjoy the stability and security of a privately-owned market leader with a 70+ year history of innovation and growth. With more than 500 employees and an almost unheard-of average tenure of 12 years, Wenger employees send a clear message: We are happy here.

    Wenger Corporation is seeking a Buyer who is responsible for coordinating the procurement of products and services to ensure adequate supply at the best cost, service, and quality to manufacturing.

    At a minimum you'll need:

    • Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, business, or similar fields; or 2+ years purchasing experience
    • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or be willing to pursue and obtain CSCP Certification
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
    • MRP experience, EPICOR preferred

    What you will do on a typical day:

    • Develop favorable working relationships with suppliers and review their capabilities to ensure on-time delivery of purchased component parts and services to meet Wenger Corporation's requirements
    • Purchase and coordinate parts and services as assigned to ensure the highest quality at the best cost with the lowest inventory
    • Expedite orders with Suppliers as needed to support Wenger and production
    • Work with Senior Buyer to monitor pricing fluctuation by comparing against industry standards as stated in published prices
    • Source new product or seek new suppliers on existing parts as required
    • Provide information on parts and services to other departments
    • Lead supplier productivity, lead-time, and quality improvements to meet the operating needs of the company.

    Benefit offerings include:

    • Paid Time Off
    • 9 Paid Holidays
    • Generous Profit Sharing
    • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
    • Spending Accounts HSA, FSA, DCFSA
    • Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
    • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
    • Company Paid Life Insurance
    • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Onsite Fitness Center
    • Employee Assistance Program

    Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires innovation today!

    Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

    All qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

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