Job Description

Job Location: Corporate Headquarters - Owatonna, MN 55060
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary
Travel Percentage: Minimal
Job Shift: Office Hours
Job Category: Purchasing - ProcurementWenger Corporation is a privately held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. 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 Buyer who is responsible for coordinating the procurement of products and services to ensure adequate supply at the best cost, service, and quality to manufacturing.
At a minimum you'll need:
- Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, business, or similar fields; or 2+ years purchasing experience
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or be willing to pursue and obtain CSCP Certification
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- MRP experience, EPICOR preferred
What you will do on a typical day:
- Develop favorable working relationships with suppliers and review their capabilities to ensure on-time delivery of purchased component parts and services to meet Wenger Corporation's requirements
- Purchase and coordinate parts and services as assigned to ensure the highest quality at the best cost with the lowest inventory
- Expedite orders with Suppliers as needed to support Wenger and production
- Work with Senior Buyer to monitor pricing fluctuation by comparing against industry standards as stated in published prices
- Source new product or seek new suppliers on existing parts as required
- Provide information on parts and services to other departments
- Lead supplier productivity, lead-time, and quality improvements to meet the operating needs of the company.
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
- Onsite Fitness Center
- Employee Assistance Program
Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires innovation today!
Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
All qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply