Buyer at Roth Staffing Companies in Plymouth, Minnesota

Job Description:

Job Duties:
* Develop expertise in material markets to optimize supplier negotiations.
* Forecast price trends and assess their business impact.
* Research and select top products and suppliers based on value, delivery, and quality.
* Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, internal teams, and customers.
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
* Negotiate contracts and monitor service quality.
* Prepare pricing quotes by verifying specifications and alternatives.
* Use a pricing database to secure competitive quotes.
* Source services to reduce project costs.
* Manage item and pricing data in the database.
* Oversee supplier performance with quarterly scorecards.
* Approve purchase requisitions, ensuring accuracy and resolving issues.


Requirements:
* 4+ years of Buying experience
* Bachelor's Degree in Business or related is preferred
* CALT certification is a plus
* Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Oracle


Additional Info:
* Pay range: $55,000 to $65,000 + BONUS
* Schedule: M-F 8a-5p
* Location: In office
* Type: Direct Hire


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.