Job Location Willmar, MN 56201 Salary Range $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary Job Shift Any
At Prinsco, we believe that success starts with people who care — about their work, their teammates, and doing what’s right. We live by our mission: To care. To contribute. To solve. If you’re someone who takes ownership, builds strong relationships, and approaches challenges with humble confidence, you’ll fit right in here.
As a Planner Buyer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that our production and customer needs are met with the right materials at the right time. You’ll forecast demand, negotiate with vendors, and manage inventory to keep operations running smoothly. This role combines analytical thinking, relationship-building, and a drive for continuous improvement — all within a values-driven environment that rewards integrity and teamwork.
Plan and purchase assigned products and materials in alignment with cost, inventory, and risk objectives.
Forecast demand and manage stock levels based on sales and consumption data.
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
Utilize MS D365 to manage purchasing and inventory processes efficiently.
Serve as a backup for other purchasing areas and support cross-training within the department.
Continuously seek opportunities to learn, improve, and contribute to team success.
Uphold and model Prinsco’s core values in every decision and interaction.
Associate’s degree and at least three years of purchasing or buying experience.
Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to work through complex challenges.
Excellent communication and influencing abilities across all levels of the organization.
Proficiency with MS Office and MS D365 (or similar ERP systems).
A reputation for honesty, fiscal responsibility, and ethical decision-making.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.
At Prinsco, you’re not just filling a role — you’re part of a team that believes in doing meaningful work with integrity We celebrate hard work, teamwork, and continuous learning. You’ll have opportunities to grow, make an impact, and contribute to a company that values people as much as performance.
If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a company where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Prinsco is a growing, industry leader in the water management industry serving the agricultural, stormwater, residential and onsite markets. We manufacture and offer an extensive portfolio of plastic pipe & other products that collect, convey, treat and store water underground.
FAMILY OWNED
Prinsco is a fourth-generation, family-owned company headquartered in Willmar, Minnesota with 21 facilities across the United States.
OUR VALUES
Since 1975, the Prinsco culture has been shaped by our core values: "Integrity, Relationships, Humility & Hard Work." Learn more: https://youtu.be/Kt5iF7NjI-M
OUR MISSION
The Prinsco mission is: "To care. To contribute. To solve." These three statements inspire our employees at every level to have a sense of ownership in the important role they play in our success.
OPPORTUNITIES
As we grow, we continue to add talented and passionate team members in critical areas such as production, transportation, logistics, sales, customer service, engineering, accounting and human resources. In fact, in the last fifteen years, we have more than tripled the number of Prinsco employees.
JOIN US!
With our family-owned roots and small-town values, we care deeply about the people we employ and the communities in which we operate.
If you are interested in career opportunities at Prinsco, complete benefit packages are available with flexible options for you and your family!
