Buyer
Hypertherm Associates is seeking a Buyer who will support our Waterjet team in New Brighton, MN, and be accountable for maintaining optimal quantity of supplied goods in a cost-effective manner to support a JIT manufacturing environment to ensure scheduled production is never lost.
As a Buyer you will:
Ensure timely and efficient execution of all Purchase Orders and releases for suppliers and managing exceptions
Support the daily execution of replenishment methods (i.e., Kanban, Min Max) for all inventory items to ensure continuity of supply and inventory accuracy while optimizing production
Analyze and monitor supply data (i.e., production schedules, supplier promise dates and delivery performance) to expedite current production, resolve supply related production issues, and proactively mitigate potential future disruptions in production
Execute the return to supply process to ensure debit memos are generate for product returned to suppliers
Support Master Schedulers and Category Managers by providing accurate and timely data (e.g., packing list and invoice accuracy) to comply with treasury and accounting practices
Support the production plan by continually evaluating on-hand quantity needs, on-hand supplier quantities and consumption rates to maximize production and minimize inventory write-offs of components undergoing ECs in support of the product life-cycle
Support other projects for their work area and team as assigned
Who you are and the experience you bring:
Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 0-2 years’ experience in planning/purchasing or related field
Knowledge of Engineering Changes Processes
Proficient in Oracle
Knowledge of Parts Management
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Basic Negotiations
Strong written and verbal communications
Strong attention to detail
Knowledge of a manufacturing environment
Preferred experience to differentiate you:
A.S. Business Management or related field with 2+ years of experience
Knowledge of Materials Replenishment and Inventory Control Modules of ERP Knowledge of Hypertherm products
Knowledge of industrial equipment manufacturing
Knowledge of Lean/JIT production
Intermediate Negotiations
Location: New Brighton, MN
Additional benefits in joining Hypertherm Associates:
Collaborative, 100% employee-owned culture
Profit-Sharing and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)
Five days/year paid Community Service Time
Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship
Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy
Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.
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At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment If our mission resonates with you, but you don’t meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.
$62,682.00-$104,469.00 Annual

Hypertherm Associates is a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting products and software. Its products, including Hypertherm plasma and OMAX waterjet systems, are used by companies around the world to build ships, airplanes, and railcars; construct steel buildings, fabricate heavy equipment, erect wind turbines, and more. In addition to cutting systems, the company creates CNCs and software trusted for performance and reliability that result in increased productivity and profitability for hundreds of thousands of businesses. Founded in 1968, Hypertherm Associates is a 100 percent Associate-owned company, employing approximately 2,000 Associates, with operations and partner representation worldwide. Learn more at www.HyperthermAssociates.com.
Fifty years ago, in a small two car garage, Hypertherm began its journey with simple, powerful ideas about business and an invention that shaped the future of industrial cutting. The same ideals that fueled our inception all those years ago are still what drive us today: a passion for challenging what is achievable with the products we create, the culture we foster, and the experience we deliver to our customers. As we look to the horizon and the next 50 years, we are proud that our people, partners, and innovations will shape the future with solutions that make anything possible for industries around the world.
Key elements of the Hypertherm formula include:
• Dedicated Associates focused on customer-centered product design and support
• Local sales and service
• Broad application experience and proven results
• Sustainable and ethical business practices benefit our customers and communities