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Purchasing Specialist

2 months ago

Willmar, Minnesota, United States Nova-Tech Engineering Full time
About Nova-Tech Engineering

Nova-Tech Engineering is a dynamic company founded in 1992, headquartered in Willmar, MN. We engineer and manufacture innovative process automation technology that serves over 500 commercial poultry hatcheries in over 65 countries worldwide.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Purchasing Specialist to acquire external resources such as materials, equipment, and professional contracts that support development, production, and operations. This role focuses on quality, timely delivery, sourcing location, relationship development, and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic sourcing and tactical purchasing execution that supports on-time delivery and superior quality
  • Plan and negotiate long-term contracts with favorable impact on inventory goals, quality, and continuity of supply and corporate objectives
  • Develop and maintain the supply base with emphasis on cost reduction, quality improvement, technology development, on-time delivery, inventory reduction, lead time reduction, and customer focus
  • Expedite critical purchase orders in order to maintain material flow to support operations, engineering and customer service
  • Analyze supplier risk for financial health, single/sole sourced, and overall supply interruption risks
  • Select products for purchase by coordinating tests, observing, or examining items
  • Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services; Inspect and maintain quality control of personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action
  • Qualify new suppliers to ensure that the capacity, material management, and quality programs meet or exceed business requirements
Our Location

Nova-Tech Engineering is located in the MinnWest Technology Campus, a 110-acre historic hospital facility in Willmar, MN. We offer a wide array of on-site amenities, including a cafeteria, pool, fitness center, gymnasium, meeting spaces, daycare center, and more.

Why Work with Us

We offer a flexible, collaborative, and productive work environment focusing on culture and strengths. Our unique culture seeks team members who match our core values, allowing us to create revolutionary solutions that advance our customers' ability to feed the world.