Senior Buyer
Description
Millerbernd Manufacturing, a family-owned company since 1933, is driven by our core values: respectful and humbly confident, a positive attitude and solutions-oriented, a great reputation every day, loyal and united, working together, and results-driven. If these values resonate with you, we invite you to apply and join a growing team committed to excellence and shared success.
The Opportunity: The Senior Buyer is responsible for supporting Production by procuring supplies, materials, and services as needed. This role is responsible for establishing high performance and scalable supply chain and developing strategic solutions by partnering with suppliers and internal customers.Job Title: Senior Buyer
Location: onsite in Winsted, MN
Salary Range: $74,286 - $88,912/year (Exempt)
(In compliance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, this range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and other factors.)
Schedule: Monday - Friday Business Hours
Shift Differential: 1st shift – N/A
As a Senior Buyer, you will:
- Process daily purchase requirements, focusing on satisfying production requirements and cost management, supplier partnership, risk mitigation, quality, and stocking requirements
- Provide internal customer service; understanding customer requirements and managing suppliers to those expectations
- Provide outsourcing solutions for fabricated parts; validating vendors achieve both quality and quantity requirements as outlined
- Participate in supplier negotiations, preparing RFQ documents, stocking agreements, quality, and other requirements
- Develop partnerships with suppliers to support the procurement process
- Implement replenishment systems that align supply with demand and achieve company fiscal objectives
Role Qualifications as a Senior Buyer:
- Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or other related field
- 5+ years of purchasing experience
- Certificate in Purchasing or Supply Chain would be preferred but not required (C.P.S.M, C.P.M, or C.S.M)
- Other combinations of formal training and experience will be considered
- Effective negotiating skills with experience being the primary company representative in supplier relationships
- Ability to understand complex business documents (terms/conditions, quality documents, product drawings, pricing agreements, service contracts, sales documents, etc)
- Ability to work with large amounts of data
- Strong computer skills with an emphasis on Microsoft Office and ERP systems
- Result oriented problem solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Strong business acumen with an ability to prioritize and focus on both urgent and important items
What we offer for employment:
Comprehensive Benefits -
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Two medical plan options, with company HSA contributions
- Health & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA) – For medical and dependent care expenses
- Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-/long-term disability
- Voluntary Benefits – Including optional life, legal & ID protection, accident & critical illness insurance
Financial Security -
- 401(k) with up to 4% Match – Immediate vesting
- Incentive Pay – Performance-based bonus programs depending on your role and shift
- This role is eligible for participation in the company’s “Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)”, a financial performance-based bonus program
- Payouts are determined by the company’s operational results and are distributed in the first quarter of the subsequent year
Work-Life Balance -
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250/year for job-related education
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support services
- Onsite Training – Includes leadership, welding, and language courses
- Uniform Subsidy – For eligible roles
Benefits available to employees working 30+ hours/week. 401(k) available to all employees.
We're an Equal Opportunity Employer -
Millerbernd Manufacturing Company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.
Ready to shape your future with us?
Apply today and discover what’s possible at Millerbernd.