Buyer 1

Blattner•Avon, MN

1d•$61,220 - $82,309

About The Position

The Buyer administers the end-to-end purchasing cycle for materials and/or equipment, including planning and executing purchase orders, determining transportation to and from job sites, executing lease agreements, expediting materials and equipment, and resolving quality and invoice issues. The role ensures materials and equipment are obtained at the lowest total cost while considering quality, source reliability, and urgency. The Buyer partners with the Sourcing team on category strategies, manages supplier performance, and handles tactical purchasing for assigned commodities while maintaining strong vendor and customer relationships. The Buyer plans and manages purchase orders based on field requisitions, project needs, and inventory strategies; coordinates with suppliers on pricing and deliveries; monitors inventory and replenishment; investigates inventory variances; and collaborates with internal teams to maintain accurate records and report on inventory and open purchase orders.

Requirements

Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
One year of experience in purchasing, planning, or a related Supply Chain function.

Nice To Haves

APICS or other certification preferred.
Warehouse or inventory background preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, create, and manage purchase orders for materials and supplies based on field requisitions, project needs, and inventory strategies, following purchasing policies and approval limits.
Coordinate with suppliers to confirm pricing and delivery dates, expedite late orders, and resolve receipt and invoice discrepancies.
Monitor stock levels and reorder points, conduct cycle counts, investigate variances to root cause, and identify slow-moving or obsolete items.
Work with the Master Data Team, planners, project managers, and warehouse staff to maintain accurate records and report on inventory and open purchase orders.
Administer purchasing activities for materials and equipment, including determining transportation to and from job sites and executing lease agreements.
Partner with the Sourcing team to develop and leverage category strategies and manage supplier performance.
Ensure equipment and materials are procured at the lowest total cost while considering quality, supplier reliability, and urgency.
Establish and maintain strong vendor and customer relationships.