Buyer - Lewiston, MN

Job Details: Job Location: EMS - Lewiston - Lewiston, MN, Position Type: Full-Time, Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Location:  Lewiston facility/Hybrid

Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 1st shift, 8 hours per day 

Position Status: Full-Time

Remote Policy: This position is eligible for remote work in accordance with RIS Remote Work Policy

The Company:
RiverSide Integrated Solutions, Inc. is an advanced Contract Manufacturer providing robust comprehensive solutions in Circuit Board Assembly, Electromechanical & Mechanical Assembly, Kitting, Supply Chain Management, Fulfillment, Distribution, and Reverse Logistics.  With a culture of customer focused solutions and continuous improvement, RiverSide Integrated Solutions, Inc. is uniquely positioned to respond to any customer need. As a co-worker, you will be offered a variety of competitive benefits including medical, dental, disability, life, 401K and more.  Come join our team to be a part of a great organization!

The Team:

Our Global Procurement team plays a key role in ensuring the quality and timeliness of product provided to our customers and internal teams.  We work to provide best in class supply chain management practices by establishing and maintaining an exceptional supply base and internal processes that allow for quality parts to meet 100% on time delivery requirements of the internal and external customer.  Key objectives to achieve this goal include supply base strategies, supply chain planning and procurement execution, price negotiation strategies, asset management, supplier risk management, cost management practices, supplier relationship management, supplier quality objectives, compliance administration, continuous improvement and data measurement.

The Role:
The Buyer participates in all objectives listed above.  This role is responsible to make sure the correct items of superior quality are received in a timely fashion to ensure uninterrupted flow of product to our production team.  You will work in a dynamic environment purchasing product, expediting and de-expediting due to the changing needs of our customers, creating and maintaining excellent supplier relationships, and making strategic procurement decisions that directly impact the company and its operations.Responsibilities & Qualifications: You will spend your time:

Coordinating all purchasing activity for assigned products/commodities including review of material requirements, price negotiation, purchase order placement, expediting/de-expediting, order confirmations, past due purchase order follow-up, invoice discrepancy solutions, constraint resolution
Performing ERP system procurement, part parameter and supplier maintenance updates
Initiating cost reductions through effective negotiation strategies
Strategic product sourcing
Communicating effectively with internal stakeholders and external supply base
Developing inventory planning initiatives for key items
Fostering and maintaining successful supplier relationships
Participating in Global Procurement improvement initiatives
Maintaining ethical conduct and confidentiality requirements

We are excited about you if you have:

A minimum of 3 years purchasing experience
2 to 4-year business related degree preferred
Experience with manufacturing environments and MRP systems preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Outlook
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a dynamic environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and in team settings
High attention to detail and accuracy

Travel:

This position may travel between the Lewiston and Winona facilities.
Infrequent travel for training and/or business needs may be required.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

Ability to walk, stand, and sit
Lifting up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

Office setting