Buyer - White Bear Lake, MNFull-Time

Competitive salary based on experience

BENEFITS

Smarte Carte Inc. offers competitive pay, and outstanding benefits including; Group Health Insurance; Medical & Dental, Company Paid Life Insurance, Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Matching 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Wellness Reimbursement Program and More!

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Smarte Carte, Inc. is the leading concessionaire of self-serve vended luggage carts, electronic lockers, commercial strollers, wheelchairs and massage chairs, as well as other passenger and guest services.

Smarte Carte is headquartered in St. Paul, MN and has operations in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore

Are you looking for a job with great pay, and a fantastic work environment? Are you looking for a place to develop and build your career? Do you like to have your voice heard and be involved in process improvements? Then Smarte Carte is the place for you! A positive attitude and willingness to learn are the top qualities for our ideal candidate. Smarte Carte prides itself on having a diverse and inclusive workforce. All genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Smarte Carte is focused on being environmentally responsible by owning/operating recyclable equipment and reducing our carbon footprint.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Buyer works cross functionally within the organization and with suppliers to purchase inventory and non-inventory materials, equipment, services, supplies and repair items. This position will review quotes, negotiate with suppliers, generate purchase orders, monitor open orders, expedite, and monitor supplier performance ensuring they meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives. The Buyer will analyze historical demand and future repair and projects needs to forecast future needs and purchase accordingly.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Determine purchase requirements through a MRP system, requisition reports, manual spreadsheets, input from the shop floor, engineering department, management, etc.

Negotiate pricing, delivery, required quality levels, payment terms, and tooling requirements with suppliers.

Place purchase orders with qualified suppliers for production parts, services, office supplies, etc.

Work to dual source critical items when possible.

Expedite backordered parts or urgent orders as required.

Research, identify and qualify new suppliers as needed with collaboration/support from the engineering and business development teams.

Work to comply with all ISO 9001 standards across the supply base. Work cross functionally with internal and external parties resolve quality issues.

Evaluate suppliers on quality and delivery performance based metrics.

Help to coordinate all overseas shipments, documentation, customs issues, etc.

Work with Operations, Manufacturing, and Engineering departments to ensure that used, refurbished or obsoleted parts are accurately planned.

Review, process, and code invoices for payables.

Complete tasks in a professional manner that emphasizes cost/budget management, productivity and safety.

Maintain proper inventory levels for all production parts.

Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

3 + years experience in a purchasing-based role preferred

Demonstrated business acumen as defined by a proven track record of success in an operational environment

Analytical mindset with an ability to do ad hoc analysis from numerous datasets

Functional expertise as well as the ability to deal effectively with all parts of the organization.

Ability to forge solid relationships with external constituents e.g. customers, clients, supplier partners, and manage across a wide range of capabilities and personalities.

Excellent verbal and written communications.

Understand how key operational KPIs affect financial and business outcomes.

Organized and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

NetSuite ERP experience is a plus.

EDUCATION

Associates degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

PHYSICIAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit for long periods of time

Keyboard; typing for long periods of time

View computer screen(s) for long periods of time

Work under deadlines

Experience

Required

Organized and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
Ability to forge solid relationships with customers, clients and supplier partners

Preferred

NetSuite ERP experience is a plus
3 year(s): Previous experience in a purchasing based role preferred

Education

Preferred

Associates or better

Skills

Required

Customer Service
Prioritizing
Time Management
Flexibility
Multitasking
Communication
Collaboration

Preferred

Reporting
Data Analysis

Behaviors

Required

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Preferred

Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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