11 Results for Supply Chain Buyer Jobs in Shoreview, MN

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Supply Chain Manager

Minneapolis, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for guiding material planning, sourcing, inventory, and logistics activities. This position will shape supply chain strategy, strengthen supplier partnerships, and help ensure parts and materials are available when needed while meeting cost, quality, and regulatory expectations. The role also works closely with production, engineering, quality, and program teams to support reliable delivery performance and continuous operational improvement. Responsibilities:• Create and direct supply chain plans that support production demand, business priorities, and customer delivery targets.• Lead purchasing activities, supplier evaluation, contract discussions, and sourcing decisions for specialized materials, components, and external services.• Partner with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to confirm suppliers meet aerospace standards and applicable compliance requirements.• Analyze inventory, replenishment cycles, and material movement to reduce shortages, excess stock, and obsolete items.• Supervise and develop buyers, planners, logistics team members, and warehouse personnel to build a high-performing operation.• Define and track performance measures for supplier results, service levels, cost control, and overall supply chain efficiency.• Manage inbound and outbound transportation activities, including freight coordination and trade compliance requirements where applicable.• Build strong relationships with key vendors and drive supplier improvement efforts that enhance quality, responsiveness, and reliability.• Support planning, purchasing, and reporting processes through effective use of enterprise systems and continuous process improvement initiatives.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Supply Chain Planner

Minnetonka, MN
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Supply Chain Planner to join a team where you will help align production activity, inventory availability, and customer demand in a fast-moving environment. This Long-term Contract position is suited for someone who can keep planning data accurate, respond quickly to supply changes, and work closely with internal stakeholders as well as external manufacturing partners. The role focuses on maintaining day-to-day supply execution, improving schedule reliability, and supporting consistent product delivery through disciplined planning practices. Responsibilities:• Build and manage production schedules in an ERP system and related planning tools to support timely manufacturing order release and completion.• Oversee the movement of materials and work orders across internal operations and contract manufacturing partners to keep production on track.• Revise schedules when demand shifts, component availability changes, or business priorities require adjustments to the plan.• Track inventory positions, identify potential shortages or excesses, and raise concerns promptly to help prevent service disruptions.• Carry out recovery plans to address backorders, material constraints, and other supply issues affecting customer fulfillment.• Maintain accurate planning and ERP data, including item records, planning settings, transaction details, and usage history.• Perform inventory control activities such as discrepancy research, transfer order processing, receipts, and stock adjustments.• Partner with sourcing, production, customer service, engineering, regulatory, and marketing teams to communicate status and support execution needs.• Provide clear production updates to management and contribute reliable planning information for new products, packaging updates, and product changes.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Supply Chain Planner

Blaine, MN
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Supply Chain Planner to support inventory planning and forecast accuracy for our operations in St Paul, Minnesota. This role focuses on balancing product availability with efficient stock levels through thoughtful analysis, cross-functional coordination, and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong planning expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to turn inventory and demand data into clear operational insights. Responsibilities:• Build and maintain demand projections by evaluating past sales performance, seasonal patterns, and market activity to improve planning accuracy.• Lead inventory count coordination and investigate variances between on-hand product and system records to maintain reliable stock data.• Establish and adjust replenishment targets, including order quantities and safety stock levels, to support service goals and inventory efficiency.• Review data across planning and warehouse platforms, resolve record inconsistencies, and help ensure accurate information is available for decision-making.• Partner with sourcing teams and external suppliers to communicate anticipated demand and support timely material availability.• Prepare regular reporting on key supply chain metrics such as inventory movement, turnover rates, and forecast performance for leadership review.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Supply Chain Associate

Lakeville, MN
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We're partnering with a growing manufacturing company seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to support purchasing, inventory planning, vendor management, and logistics operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing supplier relationships, pricing analysis, and transportation coordination while ensuring materials arrive on time and at the best possible cost.The ideal candidate has experience purchasing materials, sourcing new vendors, negotiating pricing, coordinating shipments, and working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. What You'll Be Doing: <ul><li>Purchase raw materials, components, and supplies to support production schedules.</li><li>Obtain and compare vendor quotes to ensure competitive pricing and cost savings.</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and carriers.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and place purchase orders accordingly.</li><li>Track and expedite orders to prevent production delays.</li><li>Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with freight carriers and logistics partners.</li><li>Review freight costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies.</li><li>Resolve shipping, receiving, inventory, and supplier discrepancies.</li><li>Analyze purchasing trends and identify cost reduction opportunities.</li><li>Work closely with Production, Operations, Inventory, and Accounting teams.</li><li>Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records within the ERP system.</li><li>Assist with demand planning, forecasting, and supply chain improvement initiatives.</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Senior Buyer

Woodbury, MN
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Temporary / Contract
29.45 - 34.1 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Buyer to support indirect procurement activities for a manufacturing organization in Woodbury, Minnesota. This Contract position will play a key role in maintaining efficient purchasing operations, strengthening supplier interactions, and helping internal teams navigate procurement processes. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage purchasing workflows in a structured environment while identifying opportunities to improve value and efficiency. Responsibilities:• Oversee the full lifecycle of indirect purchase orders, including creation, updates, follow-up, and resolution of ordering issues to keep transactions moving efficiently.• Guide internal stakeholders through procurement procedures, including purchase requisition support and review of required documentation for completeness and accuracy.• Facilitate onboarding requests for new suppliers by advising requestors on submission requirements and coordinating the setup process.• Partner with quality-related functions to route applicable suppliers for evaluation and support their inclusion on approved vendor lists when required.• Collaborate with Finance, Accounts Payable, Receiving, and other internal teams to address invoice concerns, receiving discrepancies, and supplier-related service issues.• Analyze spending activity and sourcing options to uncover savings opportunities through quote comparisons, supplier discussions, and demand consolidation.• Use Oracle and related procurement tools to monitor purchasing activity, generate reports, and track operational metrics.• Ensure purchasing practices align with internal policies, compliance expectations, and established procurement standards.• Stay informed on supplier capabilities and market conditions to support sound buying decisions and continuous process improvement. *Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment. Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Entry Level- Supply Chain Associate

Burnsville, MN
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 26 USD / Hourly
Looking for a role where your work keeps products moving, customers happy, and operations running smoothly? Join our team as an Entry-Level Supply Chain Associate and gain hands-on experience supporting purchasing, inventory, planning, and logistics in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who enjoys solving problems, working with data, collaborating across departments, and making an impact every day. What You'll Do<ul><li>Support purchasing and inventory processes to ensure materials are available when needed</li><li>Track orders, shipments, and deliveries from suppliers</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Assist with production planning and scheduling activities</li><li>Maintain accurate data within ERP and inventory systems</li><li>Coordinate with manufacturing, warehouse, and customer service teams</li><li>Analyze supply chain data and prepare reports for leadership</li><li>Identify process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce costs</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Procurement Specialist

Saint Paul, MN
onsite
Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing and contracting activities for a broad range of goods and services in Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for an early-career procurement specialist who can manage solicitations, prepare compliant contracts, and help maintain strong purchasing practices across a public-sector environment. The role works closely with senior procurement staff to ensure acquisitions and agreements align with applicable regulations, internal policies, and budget requirements. Responsibilities:• Lead intake and coordination of procurement requests, gathering business needs and determining the most appropriate purchasing approach for each requirement.• Prepare and manage competitive solicitation activities by researching the market, drafting scopes or specifications, building evaluation criteria, issuing bid documents, and supporting solicitation events through award.• Create and process contracts for materials, equipment, services, and grant-related expenditures, ensuring all terms reflect approved awards and required documentation is complete and accurate.• Review bonds, insurance certificates, pricing details, and supporting records to confirm compliance with standards, statutes, and applicable requirements.• Maintain organized official procurement files and assist with audit support, responses, and related documentation inquiries.• Support contract administration by helping resolve supplier performance concerns, pricing discrepancies, warranty matters, and other issues that arise during the agreement lifecycle.• Coordinate contract updates such as renewals, amendments, extensions, terminations, and negotiated changes in accordance with contract terms and procurement rules.• Analyze departmental purchasing patterns, upcoming needs, and available sourcing options to recommend cost-effective contracting strategies, renewals, and purchasing opportunities.• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement procedures and participate in community engagement activities related to purchasing and contracting when needed.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Procurement Specialist

Eden Prairie, MN
onsite
Temporary to Hire
35 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to support strategic purchasing and contracting activities in Minnesota. This contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can balance regulatory compliance, vendor management, and cost-conscious purchasing across a public-sector or transit-related environment. The role will partner with internal teams to source goods and services efficiently, maintain accurate procurement records, and help strengthen purchasing practices through sound analysis and process oversight. Responsibilities: • Lead purchasing and contract administration activities while ensuring adherence to applicable federal, state, and local requirements, as well as organizational procurement standards. • Prepare and manage competitive solicitation packages such as bid requests, proposal requests, information requests, qualification-based documents, and related procurement materials. • Oversee purchase order workflows and related purchasing activity to confirm policy compliance and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency and control. • Maintain complete, organized procurement files and supporting records so documentation is ready for audits, reviews, and reporting needs. • Partner with department leaders to understand operational purchasing needs and identify practical, cost-effective sourcing solutions for goods and services. • Review quotes, bids, contracts, and supporting documentation to verify alignment with procurement rules, internal policies, and ethical purchasing practices. • Evaluate suppliers based on pricing, service quality, reliability, capabilities, and prior performance, and build productive vendor relationships that support value and consistency. • Negotiate favorable pricing, discounts, and other cost-saving terms with suppliers while monitoring procurement activity against budget expectations. • Coordinate with inventory support functions to help maintain appropriate stock levels and ensure timely availability of required materials. • Administer purchasing accounts and monitor purchasing card activity to ensure proper approvals, spending control, and compliance with established procedures.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Purchasing Specialist

Plymouth, MN
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Purchasing Specialist to support material flow for a manufacturing operation in Plymouth, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position focuses on securing timely delivery of purchased materials, maintaining strong supplier coordination, and helping internal teams stay aligned with production priorities. The role works closely with planning, manufacturing, quality, and sourcing partners to reduce supply risk, improve visibility to open orders, and keep critical materials available for business needs. Responsibilities:• Issue and maintain purchase orders while confirming pricing, terms, required documents, and delivery details before release.• Track supplier acknowledgements and follow up to secure timely confirmation on open orders and committed ship dates.• Accelerate urgent material orders when needed to protect production schedules and customer demand.• Investigate and resolve shortages, delayed shipments, and order discrepancies through direct supplier communication and internal coordination.• Review open purchase orders regularly to identify overdue deliveries and obtain updated commitments or recovery plans from suppliers.• Communicate supply risks, schedule changes, and priority shifts to stakeholders across planning, manufacturing, quality, and sourcing teams.• Update purchasing records, delivery dates, and related master data in SAP to maintain accurate material status information.• Prepare and share reports on backlog, late orders, critical shortages, supplier responsiveness, and on-time delivery performance.• Participate in shortage reviews and escalation discussions to support fast resolution of material constraints and production issues.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Supply Chain Intern (Part Time 20 hours/week)

Oakdale, MN
onsite
Temporary / Contract
17.024 - 19.712 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Supply Chain Intern to join a Contract assignment in Oakdale, Minnesota. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys working with data, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting day-to-day planning activities across the supply chain. The position offers hands-on exposure to demand planning, order follow-up, reporting, and operational problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage incoming order confirmations and verify that supplier responses align with business needs and expected timelines. • Coordinate with vendors and transportation partners to monitor pickups, shipment activity, and delivery progress. • Investigate cost-related discrepancies and work with appropriate stakeholders to resolve exceptions affecting orders or freight. • Create and submit special purchase requests when unique customer or business needs arise. • Update and maintain product, shipping, and rate information to support accurate planning and execution. • Assist with setting up new supplier records and supporting onboarding activities required for vendor readiness. • Prepare planning reports and review operational data to help identify trends, gaps, and follow-up actions. • Communicate with internal teams and external suppliers to address issues, clarify requirements, and keep orders moving efficiently.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Senior Director, Enterprise Procurement Contracts

Eden Prairie, MN
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Temporary / Contract
60 - 64 USD / Hourly
Our Fortune 500 healthcare client is seeking an experienced contracts professional to support its Enterprise Procurement organization. The Senior Director, Enterprise Procurement Contracts will provide immediate support reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and remediating a broad range of corporate agreements. The Senior Director, Enterprise Procurement Contracts will partner closely with procurement, legal, and business stakeholders to address a backlog of contract work while supporting critical business initiatives across a large enterprise environment. This role is ideal for a highly skilled contracts professional with a Juris Doctor degree who has extensive experience managing complex commercial agreements in healthcare, financial services, or large corporate environments. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Review, draft, negotiate, and remediate a variety of commercial agreements</li><li>Support contract lifecycle management activities, including amendments, renewals, and contract remediation efforts</li><li>Partner with procurement, legal, technology, and business teams to facilitate contract execution and issue resolution</li><li>Analyze contractual risk and provide practical recommendations to business stakeholders</li><li>Manage a high volume of agreements while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Support enterprise initiatives requiring contract review, negotiation, and compliance with internal policies</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to meet project timelines and business objectives</li></ul>
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

11 results for Supply Chain Buyer in Shoreview, MN