Senior Buyer

Job Duties

Description

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 Senior Buyer to join our team in Owatonna, MN. Our facility is an easy 45-minute drive from the South Metro. As a Senior Buyer you will coordinate the procurement of products to ensure adequate supply at the best cost, service, and quality to manufacturehigh-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products.

As a Senior buyer, your typical day might include:

Development of favorable working relationships with suppliers and reviewing their capabilities to ensure on-time delivery of purchased component parts and services to meet Wenger Corporation's requirements

Taking a strategic approach in the management of assigned commodities by working with suppliers and other departments on projects such as inventory reduction, new product development, cost reduction and analysis, and supplier performance

Purchasing and coordinating parts and services as assigned to ensure the highest quality at the best cost with the lowest inventory

Monitoring pricing fluctuations by comparing against industry standards as stated in published commodity prices

Developing and recommending alternate sources of supply using the Total Cost of Ownership methodology

Implementing contracts for required Suppliers

Sourcing new products or seeking new suppliers on existing parts as required

Leading supplier productivity, lead-time and quality improvements to meet the operating needs of the company

Assisting our Buyer Assistant with work direction on expediting, placing orders, and other routine responsibilities

At a minimum, you'll need:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or similar fields and four+ (4+) years purchasing experience; or 6+ years of similar work experience in lieu of a degree.

Strong negotiations skills

Excellent knowledge of commodity markets, suppliers, and specifications

Must be knowledgeable in Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Must have CPIM or CSCP Certification, or be working towards Certification

It'd be great if you also have:

Project Management experience

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

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

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

4 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$95,000.00 - $110,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55060

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

261579

Job Benefits

Not specified