Now Hiring: Purchasing/Buyer
Join a Fast-Paced, Growth-Focused Team! We’re looking for a Purchasing/Buyer to join our dynamic team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and products critical to our operations.
Location: Onsite – Warehouse Office | New Ulm, MN 56073
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | OT may be available
Type: Temp-to-Hire
Pay: $26/HR | Pay Increase Upon converting to a full time employee
Full-Time PPE Required: Steel Toe or Composite Safety Shoes
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Source, purchase, and manage both stock and non-stock materials in alignment with company strategy.
• Use SAP and the GAINS application daily to manage inventory forecasts and replenishment.
• Communicate and negotiate with vendors to ensure product quality, delivery timeliness, and resolve discrepancies.
• Track and expedite purchase orders, managing returns and replacements when necessary.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure procurement aligns with demand.
• Maintain accurate documentation and vendor relationships for long-term success.
• Once hired full-time, participate in an on-call rotation.
What We’re Looking For:
• Experience over degrees – proven purchasing experience is key!
• MRO purchasing experience? Huge plus.
• SAP experience is required.
• Strong computer skills: daily use of Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage time, multitask, and work independently.
• Comfortable working onsite in a warehouse office environment.
• Safety-conscious – steel/composite toe shoes required.
Bonus Points:
• Familiarity with GAINS or similar inventory systems.
• Previous exposure to high-volume or industrial supply chains.
• Certification such as CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) is a plus. What’s in It for You:
• Competitive pay with a pay increase upon full-time conversion
• The chance to turn this into a long-term, rewarding career
• Hands-on experience with a leader in industrial distribution
• Stable hours with potential for overtime
• Exposure to enterprise-level systems like SAP
Ready to take the next step in your procurement career? Apply now and join a company that values precision, professionalism, and people who make things happen TODAY!
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