Senior Buyer

As a Wenger employee, you enjoy the stability and security of a privately-owned market leader with a 70+ year history of innovation and growth. With more than 500 employees and an almost unheard-of average tenure of 12 years, Wenger employees send a clear message:

"We are happy here."

Wenger Corporation is seeking a Senior Buyer to join our team in Owatonna, MN. Our facility is an easy 45-minute drive from the South Metro. As a Senior Buyer you will coordinate the procurement of products to ensure adequate supply at the best cost, service, and quality to manufacture high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products.

As a Senior buyer, your typical day might include:

• Development of favorable working relationships with suppliers and reviewing their capabilities to ensure on-time delivery of purchased component parts and services to meet Wenger Corporation's requirements
• Taking a strategic approach in the management of assigned commodities by working with suppliers and other departments on projects such as inventory reduction, new product development, cost reduction and analysis, and supplier performance
• Purchasing and coordinating parts and services as assigned to ensure the highest quality at the best cost with the lowest inventory
• Monitoring pricing fluctuations by comparing against industry standards as stated in published commodity prices
• Developing and recommending alternate sources of supply using the Total Cost of Ownership methodology
• Implementing contracts for required Suppliers
• Sourcing new products or seeking new suppliers on existing parts as required
• Leading supplier productivity, lead-time and quality improvements to meet the operating needs of the company
• Assisting our Buyer Assistant with work direction on expediting, placing orders, and other routine responsibilities

At a minimum, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or similar fields and four+ (4+) years purchasing experience; or 6+ years of similar work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong negotiations skills
• Excellent knowledge of commodity markets, suppliers, and specifications
• Must be knowledgeable in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Must have CPIM or CSCP Certification, or be working towards Certification

It'd be great if you also have:

• Project Management experience

Benefit offerings include:

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts - HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program