Buyer

Wunderlich-Malec Careers•Eden Prairie, MN

3h•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wunderlich-Malec (WM) Engineering is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. As a Buyer at WM, you will become part of a company that is: 100% employee-owned company with 40+ years of industry history Entrepreneurially Minded A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant We have a Purchasing Buyer position in our Eden Prairie, MN location. This position is responsible for purchasing goods and services for Wunderlich-Malec offices located in the U.S. The individual will manage the entire procure-to-pay cycle for an assigned scope. A focal point is fostering excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders. The position will focus not only on spend activities within the current framework but also on driving process improvements together with the rest of the department.

Requirements

Four-year degree in business; operations management focus preferred.
Three to five years of purchasing experience in an ERP environment
Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Experience in driving change within a supply chain organization
Ability to find and deliver cost savings
Strong supplier collaboration skills
Understanding of accounting practices
Strong grasp of Microsoft products including Excel, Power BI, Copilot, Powerpoint
Ability to perform all job responsibilities and computer access as needed.

Nice To Haves

Industrial Automation experience a plus
ASCM or ISM involvement desirable; certification a major plus

Responsibilities

Obtain quotes from a wide range of industrial automation suppliers
Create and maintain purchase orders, expediting suppliers as necessary
Manage system data to ensure a smooth workflow
Monitor open orders for timely receiving
Resolve invoicing issues
Assist Purchasing Manager in consolidating spend with strategic suppliers
Communicate open order status and challenges with internal team members
Maintain healthy supplier relationships
Process RMAs promptly
Participate in supplier training to better understand products, terminologies, etc.
Participate in department initiatives to drive process improvement