Procurement/Buyer (On-Site) (No Corp to Corp or H-1B)

2 days ago

Shakopee, MN, United States NetSource, Inc. Full-time

Please note that this is a 12 Month Contract position and is On-Site. No Corp to Corp or H-1B.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proven experience creating purchase requisitions, generating purchase orders (POs), and navigating SAP/Ariba procurement modules.

  • Experience checking incoming materials against packing slips, verifying quantities, and recording receipts in inventory tracking systems.

  • Experience communicating with suppliers to track order status, expedite deliveries, and resolve discrepancies involving pricing, quality, or lead times.

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, for data entry, scheduling, meeting minutes, and document management.

  • Ability to organize, archive, and maintain project files, engineering drawings, and quality certifications.

  • Strong attention to detail when verifying part numbers, tracking specifications, and entering data into project spreadsheets.

  • Ability to prioritize multiple urgent tasks while managing daily administrative responsibilities.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and warehouse staff.

  • Ability to independently investigate and resolve issues involving missing shipments, delayed orders, or incorrect invoices.

  • Ability to collaborate with project teams and adapt to changing administrative needs and tight deadlines.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

  • Buyer or procurement experience using SAP.

  • Engineering background with an interest in transitioning into project management.

  • Experience with Ariba procurement systems.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Technical & Procurement Support

  • Create purchase requisitions and purchase orders using SAP/Ariba procurement modules.

  • Check incoming materials against packing slips, verify quantities, and record receipts in inventory tracking systems.

  • Communicate with suppliers to track order status, expedite deliveries, and resolve pricing, quality, and lead-time discrepancies.

  • Support procurement activities and help ensure materials and supplies arrive according to project requirements.

Project & Administrative Support

  • Organize and maintain project files, engineering drawings, quality certifications, and other documentation.

  • Verify part numbers and specifications, and maintain accurate project spreadsheets and records.

  • Assist with data entry, scheduling, meeting minutes, and document management using Microsoft Office.

  • Prioritize competing deadlines, including urgent deliveries and daily administrative tasks.

Communication & Team Collaboration

  • Serve as a liaison between project managers, engineers, suppliers, and warehouse staff.

  • Investigate and resolve issues involving missing shipments, delayed orders, and incorrect invoices.

  • Provide flexible administrative and procurement support to meet evolving project needs.

IDEAL CANDIDATES:

  • A Buyer with SAP procurement experience.

  • An Engineer interested in developing project management skills.

Candidates must provide their phone number. Job reference number is A5591.