Buyer, Senior

Minnetonka, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 1 hour ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Buyer Senior
Location (On-site Remote or Hybrid): Minnetonka MN (onsite)
Contract Duration: Contract until 10/05/2026
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Opportunity
This position works out of our Minnetonka MN site supporting our Electrophysiology Medical Devices Electrophysiology (EP) business we re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

Senior Buyer/Planner
We are seeking an experienced high caliber Planner/Buyer to ensure continuity of supply of materials needed for production and new product development teams. Activities include obtaining quotations generating purchase orders scheduling deliveries communicating schedule impacts and generating work orders.

What You ll Work On

Generates work orders and takes appropriate actions to manage the day-to-day build schedule.
Manages production orders to identify possible part shortages or significant changes in inventory.
Manages production orders in SAP including engineering order set up and old order clean-up.
Manages purchase orders for both components and services needed to support production and project requirements including generating orders ensuring on-time receiving and G/IR reconciliation.
Communicates purchase order requirements to suppliers and take appropriate action for schedule adherence and continuity of supply.
Works closely with Global Planning Operations Engineering Finance and other functional areas to optimize inventory and minimize material shortages and disruption to Operations and/or development schedules.
Participates in supply chain initiatives and project teams.
Develops and maintains strong supplier relationships.
Coordinates the return of materials to suppliers.
Sets and maintains ERP system parameters (i.e. safety stock lead time etc.).
Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees customers contractors and vendors.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor s Degree in related business field (Supply Chain Finance Business Admin etc.).
Minimum 5 years experience in Procurement and Planning/Scheduling.
Knowledge of ISO FDA QSR and cGMP. Strong understanding of lot control / traceability required.
Recent experience with large-scale MRP/ERP system such as SAP or Oracle.
Strong proficiency with computer software specifically Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook.
Strong understanding of current MRP/ERP purchasing planning inventory management and production principles.
High attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Proven ability to represent Company with outside suppliers in a professional manner.
Able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple projects/priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

Medical device manufacturing industry experience.
Professional certification in purchasing or materials management.
Strong understanding of lot control/traceability experience.
Proficiency with SAP.
Project management experience

Job Title: Buyer Senior Location (On-site Remote or Hybrid): Minnetonka MN (onsite) Contract Duration: Contract until 10/05/2026 Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM The Opportunity This position works out of our Minnetonka MN site supporting our Electrophysiology Medical Devices Electrophysiolo...

Job Title: Buyer Senior
Location (On-site Remote or Hybrid): Minnetonka MN (onsite)
Contract Duration: Contract until 10/05/2026
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What You ll Work On

Generates work orders and takes appropriate actions to manage the day-to-day build schedule.
Manages production orders to identify possible part shortages or significant changes in inventory.
Manages production orders in SAP including engineering order set up and old order clean-up.
Manages purchase orders for both components and services needed to support production and project requirements including generating orders ensuring on-time receiving and G/IR reconciliation.
Communicates purchase order requirements to suppliers and take appropriate action for schedule adherence and continuity of supply.
Works closely with Global Planning Operations Engineering Finance and other functional areas to optimize inventory and minimize material shortages and disruption to Operations and/or development schedules.
Participates in supply chain initiatives and project teams.
Develops and maintains strong supplier relationships.
Coordinates the return of materials to suppliers.
Sets and maintains ERP system parameters (i.e. safety stock lead time etc.).
Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees customers contractors and vendors.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor s Degree in related business field (Supply Chain Finance Business Admin etc.).
Minimum 5 years experience in Procurement and Planning/Scheduling.
Knowledge of ISO FDA QSR and cGMP. Strong understanding of lot control / traceability required.
Recent experience with large-scale MRP/ERP system such as SAP or Oracle.
Strong proficiency with computer software specifically Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook.
Strong understanding of current MRP/ERP purchasing planning inventory management and production principles.
High attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Proven ability to represent Company with outside suppliers in a professional manner.
Able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple projects/priorities.

Preferred Qualifications