<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Buyer/Purchasing Specialist to support daily procurement operations for a manufacturing environment in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position focuses on securing a wide range of indirect and operational materials, coordinating closely with suppliers, and helping production teams maintain the inventory they need to stay on schedule. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable balancing routine purchasing tasks with inventory awareness and thorough documentation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage day-to-day purchasing activity for office supplies, cylinders, robotics-related items, die cast equipment, and other operational materials needed by the business.</p><p>• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm availability, pricing, and delivery timing so production needs are met without unnecessary delays.</p><p>• Partner with production planning teams to anticipate material demand and support continuity across manufacturing operations.</p><p>• Monitor inventory levels for selected items and take action to replenish stock before shortages affect workflow.</p><p>• Maintain accurate purchasing records, order documentation, and supplier information to support traceability and internal organization.</p><p>• Follow up on open orders and vendor commitments to help meet lead-time expectations and keep procurement activities on track.</p><p>• Work with a limited supplier base for certain materials while building dependable vendor relationships and resolving delivery issues as they arise.</p><p>• Participate in regular on-site coordination activities with front-office and production stakeholders to stay aligned on purchasing priorities.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Supply Chain Coordinator to support customer order activity and day-to-day coordination for mass market accounts in Roseville, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who enjoys solving issues, managing documentation, and working across teams to keep products and information moving efficiently. The ideal candidate brings strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to supporting customers and internal partners. You will play an important role in maintaining service quality, resolving order-related concerns, and helping sales operations run smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate customer orders from entry through completion, addressing discrepancies and escalating issues when needed to ensure timely fulfillment.<br>• Prepare and process invoices, monitor payment-related concerns, and work with relevant teams to clear order or billing holds.<br>• Share accurate updates on product launches, availability, and promotional activity with customers and internal stakeholders.<br>• Maintain organized records of customer interactions, account details, and follow-up actions to support consistent service.<br>• Investigate customer questions and service issues, provide prompt resolution, and track outcomes to completion.<br>• Partner with sales leadership and key account contacts to review priorities, progress, and upcoming business needs on a regular basis.<br>• Build working knowledge of product lines and represent the company professionally across all customer communications.<br>• Contribute to special assignments and broader sales support activities that improve account service and operational effectiveness.