Buyer / Senior Buyer

Gradian Thermal Solutions•Maple Grove, MN

22h•$70,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Gradian is an engineering-led, full-line thermal solutions partner serving data center and other mission-critical, commercial, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Maple Grove, MN, with additional facilities across North America, we design and manufacture liquid cooling systems, air handling equipment, heat rejection units, and modular, factory-assembled thermal management solutions. Gradian was founded through the unification of four complementary, established brands: MAS HVAC, Daedex, DeepCoolAI, and EcoChillers. Together, we act as a single-source provider, deploying cooling technologies as scalable systems optimized for efficiency, spatial constraints, and overall performance. With a vertically integrated engineering and manufacturing model, we pair rapid design turnaround with precision fabrication, so customers can move faster on complex projects where reliability, timeline, and quality all matter. Why work here At Gradian, you'll work alongside others who get genuinely fired up by complex problems, see your work go from first sketch to job site in weeks, not years, and know that while we're developing the technologies critical for AI infrastructure to scale, our culture remains people-first by design. It is core to our identity that we operate as one team — driving to win together, energizing others, and building lasting relationships that make the work fun and rewarding.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
3 to 5 years of experience in purchasing, materials planning, production planning, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of MRP systems, inventory management, lead times, and supplier management.
Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Senior Buyer Planner Level 5-8+ years of progressive experience with an advanced understanding of MRP systems, forecasting, inventory optimization, supplier management and planning
Demonstrated success leading process improvement initiatives and implementing sustainable operational changes
Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency.
Proven ability to drive supplier performance improvements, identify operational risks, and influence cross-functional teams.
Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Any of the following - CPP / CPSM / CPIM / CSCP/ Lean Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Issue, manage, and maintain purchase orders to approved suppliers.
Establish and communicate supplier delivery requirements and order due dates to support production timelines.
Develop and maintain material requirements plans based on production schedules, forecasts, and customer demand.
Monitor supplier performance and work collaboratively to improve delivery, responsiveness, quality, and reliability.
Proactively resolve material shortages, supplier constraints, and lead-time risks to minimize production disruptions.
Partner with Engineering, Production, Materials, Sourcing, and Operations teams to ensure material availability aligns with business and production requirements.
Maintain ERP system data integrity and ensure planning and purchasing transactions are executed accurately.
Support forecasting, capacity planning, and long-term material planning efforts.
Analyze demand, inventory performance, and supply chain trends to identify risks and recommend solutions.
Own planning and procurement activities for assigned commodities, components, and raw materials.
Drive inventory optimization through appropriate planning parameters, safety stock levels, reorder points, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and monitor KPIs related to inventory, supplier performance, material availability, and planning effectiveness.
Senior-level incumbents may provide mentorship, training, and guidance to others.