Motion Automation Intelligence- Buyer at Motion Industries – Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Eden Prairie, MN, USA
Full time
R26_0000007155

SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision, the Buyer prepares purchase orders, analyzes quotations needed, and arranges timely deliveries of assigned items, supplies, materials and/or services. This position plans assortments, negotiates with suppliers, and works collaboratively with different teams across the company.

JOB DUTIES
• Procures products from a predefined list of suppliers.
• Reviews inventory recommendations as well as product needed to fill customer orders.
• Reviews inventory parameters regularly and makes appropriate changes.
• Updates committed stock requirements, requests new items be set-up, reviews overstock
and makes vendor returns.
• Keeps up-to-date with the manufacturers they are assigned to be aware of current
pricing, quotes, new products, promotions, etc.
• Resolves shipping discrepancies and invoice mismatches as required.
• Develops and maintains a strong working relationship with all suppliers and the
manufacturer reps of assigned lines.
• Provides global services in support of the purchasing department as a whole, business
unit (department) and branch as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Typically requires a high school diploma or GED.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
• Personable, well organized, detail-oriented and thorough.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to function well within a team and yet be self-motivated required.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Fast and accurate computer related skills.
• Knowledge of industrial supplies is a plus

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

Please keep in mind that this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. It also does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Motion, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

• Compensation is from $68,124.67 to $88,548.77 annually

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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
Where permitted by applicable law, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to an approved accommodation, and proof of vaccination will be required on or prior to start date.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.See Description