Buyer

RITALKA•Minneapolis, MN

8d•$18 - $24

About The Position

Join an Established and Growing Business! RITALKA, Inc., is a family-owned specialty engineering and manufacturing business focused on creating jobs in rural communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job - which allows us to do extraordinary things with ordinary people. Learn more about us at ritalka.com and apply today! Stating Wage: $18-$24/hour BENEFITS & PERKS: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance; HSA/FSA options, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) with Employer Match; Term Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Employee-of-the-Month and Year; RITALKA University; Employee Luncheons; Family Company Picnic; Community Volunteering As a Buyer , your primary responsibility is to build and maintain relationships via phone, fax, and e-mail with component vendors and suppliers. You will coordinate purchasing and delivery schedules of vendor supplied components with appropriate departments and personnel. You will also source and buy product to fill requirements. What does a Buyer do at RITALKA? Qualify and develop new suppliers Manage, maintain, and grow existing supplier base by developing long-term, professional relationships with key vendors Qualify vendor's product offerings to verify exact part numbers, accurate delivery date, and best price Negotiate and buy parts in a timely and expeditious manner Product research as required Communication and problem solving Manage parts orders to meet project / forecast / Theory Of Constraint requirements and communicate status to supply chain via established reporting methods

Requirements

Accurate and professional verbal and written communications
Keeps business records, utilizing computers, accurate filing systems, customer and personal service
Proficient use of computers, software, ie. Microsoft, office (word, excel and outlook)
Complete vendor score cards
S & OP meetings
Follow company and department standard procedures
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
Purchasing Management or other applicable degree
2+ Years Experience is desired
OR Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be acceptable.

Responsibilities

Qualify and develop new suppliers
Manage, maintain, and grow existing supplier base by developing long-term, professional relationships with key vendors
Qualify vendor's product offerings to verify exact part numbers, accurate delivery date, and best price
Negotiate and buy parts in a timely and expeditious manner
Product research as required
Communication and problem solving
Manage parts orders to meet project / forecast / Theory Of Constraint requirements and communicate status to supply chain via established reporting methods