Buyer sr

Founded in 1879, Nott Company is the premier provider of engineering, integrated systems, and supply chain solutions that will enhance efficiency and reliability to achieve optimal performance and growth. We are 100% employee owned with a passion for growth and excellent service to our customers.

Same description as the current open position in Arden Hills.

As a senior level member of the Nott Company Purchasing Team, you will be responsible for making sure we have the materials, equipment and supplies needed to meet customer demand and quality requirements. Your primary responsibility will be to serve a designated facility, but also to collaborate with Purchasing Team members in our other locations.

What will you be doing?

• Work closely with Operations, Sourcing, and Customer Service to communicate issues to drive lead time and cost reduction improvements.
• Serve as the point of contact for Purchasing operations in the assigned warehouse.
• Provide training and work direction to Buyers within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Take on broader business views to problems by leading projects outside of the day-to-day duties.
• Perform procurement and inventory management data analysis.
• Interpret and execute purchase orders for assigned commodities, while maintaining tracking visibility and internal communication through receipt.
• Monitor and expedite unconfirmed, or upcoming and past due purchase orders daily.
• Coordinate and administer the return of parts to suppliers via the Returned Goods Process.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable with urgency.
• Participate in processes and programs aimed at continuous improvement and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field required.
• APICS, ISM or Greenbelt certification, or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years purchasing experience. ISO 9001 environment preferred.
• Excellent communication, and analytical skills.
• Strong problem solving and PC software skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize job duties in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent decision-making skills and independent judgement.
• Ability to travel to other Nott Company locations on a limited basis as required.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug/alcohol test.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including medical and dental insurance, life/AD&D insurance, short and long term disability, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, personal time off, 401(k) and ESOP retirement programs and more! Please note that any pay range information provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of the posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Please visit our company page at www.nottco.com/careers to learn more about our company.

Equal Opportunity Employer