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Join PDU Cables as a Buyer and grow with us as we power America’s data centers.\nNow Hiring for a Full-Time Buyer to Join Our Expanding Team!\nAbout PDU Cables\nPowering America’s data centers, from construction to the white space. PDU Cables is a fast-growing American manufacturer of power distribution solutions that keep mission-critical data center projects moving. We are scaling quickly, with strong momentum in data center lighting, fixture whips, and temporary power, and a growing network of distributor and contractor partners supporting projects across the country.\nAs we expand, Purchasing plays a vital role in keeping materials flowing, controlling costs, and building supplier partnerships that support our growth. If you want to join a company where your work directly supports America’s digital infrastructure, and where you can grow as we do, we would love to meet you. Apply today!\nOur Job Opening\nAbout the Role\nWe are looking for a Buyer to support our manufacturing operations in Minnetonka by procuring materials, components, and supplies that meet production requirements, quality standards, and inventory goals. You will manage purchase orders and supplier commitments in SYSPRO, analyze demand and inventory data, negotiate pricing and terms, and resolve supply issues. You will work independently while partnering with Purchasing, Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, Sales, Accounting, and our suppliers.\nWhat You Will Do\nManage purchasing activities and purchase orders in SYSPRO, ensuring accurate pricing, quantities, lead times, and delivery dates.\nReview inventory, forecasts, open orders, and production requirements to ensure timely material availability.\nBuild supplier relationships, monitor performance, and resolve delivery, quality, pricing, and capacity issues.\nIdentify and evaluate suppliers, negotiate pricing and terms, and develop cost-effective sourcing strategies.\nMaintain appropriate inventory levels, prevent shortages, and minimize excess, obsolete, and slow-moving materials.\nIdentify cost-saving opportunities through negotiation, competitive sourcing, supplier consolidation, and process improvements.\nCollaborate with Production, Schedule Planning, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Accounting to support business and customer requirements.\nMaintain accurate purchasing, supplier, pricing, and inventory records in SYSPRO.\nUse Microsoft 365, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint, to analyze data, prepare reports, and manage purchasing documentation.\nSupport departmental KPIs, follow company procedures, and contribute to process improvements.\nWhat You Bring\nMinimum of three years of purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment; five or more years preferred.\nHands-on experience with a manufacturing ERP system is required; SYSPRO experience is strongly preferred.\nDemonstrated experience with domestic and international purchasing, supplier sourcing, negotiation, and inventory management.\nStrong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting; proficient in Outlook, Teams, Word, and SharePoint/OneDrive.\nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work independently.\nEffective communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered.\nPreferred: experience with supplier qualification, Kanban, vendor-managed inventory, competitive bidding, and project management.\nWillingness to travel occasionally for supplier visits, audits, and operational support.\nWork Environment and Physical Requirements\nThis role is performed onsite in a professional office and manufacturing facility, with prolonged computer use. It requires the ability to remain stationary for extended periods, operate standard office equipment, move within the facility, and occasionally move objects up to approximately 10 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.\nBenefits\nWe invest in our people. Eligible employees may enroll in a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical coverage through a broad Blue Cross Blue Shield network, dental and vision coverage, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) option. Our medical plan offers virtual care access and a wellness rewards program that lets you earn rewards for staying active. Plan details, eligibility, and employee contributions are provided during the hiring process.\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nThe company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment is at-will, and this posting is not an employment contract.\nJOB DESCRIPTION\nJob Title:\nBuyer\nLocation:\nMinnetonka, MN. This is an onsite position (not hybrid or remote).\nEmployment Type / Shift:\nFull-Time Regular | AM Shift\nDepartment / Reports To:\nCorporate - Purchasing | Purchasing Manager\nPay Range:\nper hour, depending on experience, skills, and internal equity. Overtime eligi\n\nPOSITION SUMMARY: The Buyer supports manufacturing operations by procuring assigned materials, components, and supplies in accordance with production requirements, quality standards, inventory objectives, and company policies. This role manages purchase orders and supplier commitments in SYSPRO, analyzes demand and inventory data, negotiates commercial terms, expedites or reschedules orders, and resolves supply issues. The Buyer works independently while collaborating closely with Purchasing, Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, Sales, Accounting, and suppliers. Success requires sound judgment, strong attention to detail, clear communication, and advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 cloud-based applications, particularly Excel.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES:\nThe duties described are not all-inclusive and are subject to modification as required or as business demands. In this position, you will be responsible for the following:\nManage purchasing activities and purchase orders in SYSPRO, ensuring accurate pricing, quantities, lead times, and delivery dates.\nReview inventory, forecasts, open orders, and production requirements to ensure timely material availability.\nMaintain supplier relationships, monitor performance, and resolve delivery, quality, pricing, and capacity issues.\nIdentify and evaluate suppliers, negotiate pricing and terms, and develop cost-effective strategies.\nMaintain appropriate inventory levels, prevent shortages, and minimize excess, obsolete, and slow-moving materials.\nIdentify cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations, competitive sourcing, supplier consolidation, and process improvements.\nWork with Production, Schedule Planning, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Accounting to support business and customer requirements.\nMaintain accurate purchasing, supplier, pricing, and inventory records in SYSPRO.\nUse Microsoft 365, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint, to analyze data, prepare reports, and manage purchasing documentation.\nMaintain purchasing records, support departmental KPIs, follow company procedures, and contribute to process improvements.\nPerform all job duties onsite at the company facility and perform other duties as assigned.\nJOB KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:\nWorking knowledge of purchasing, supplier management, inventory planning, sourcing, and negotiation.\nProficient in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, and SharePoint/OneDrive.\nStrong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting.\nExperience with SYSPRO or similar manufacturing ERP systems; SYSPRO experience preferred.\nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and work independently.\nHigh attention to detail and commitment to accurate purchasing, inventory, and supplier records.\nEffective communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.\nAbility to work collaboratively with internal departments and domestic and international suppliers.\nAbility to learn company products, technical requirements, and purchasing procedures.\nWillingness to travel occasionally for supplier visits, audits, and operational support.\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nNo direct reports. Individual contributor.\nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant education and experience will be considered.\nMinimum of three years of purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment; five or more years preferred.\nDemonstrated experience with domestic and international purchasing, supplier sourcing, negotiation, and inventory management.\nHands-on experience using a manufacturing ERP system is required; SYSPRO experience is strongly preferred.\nExperience with sourcing and supply chain methods such as supplier qualification, Kanban, vendor-managed inventory, competitive bidding, and project management is preferred.\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nThese requirements describe the general physical demands of the role and are not intended to exclude individuals who can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. \nThese requirements describe the general physical demands and work environment associated with this position and are not intended to exclude individuals who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.\nOffice Roles General:\nThis position operates primarily in a professional, onsite office environment and is subject to typical ergonomic considerations related to prolonged computer use. The organization supports reasonable accommodations and ergonomic adjustments in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable OSHA guidance.\nAbility to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while performing analytical and computer-based work, with regular opportunities for movement or positional changes consistent with ergonomic best practices. \nAbility to operate standard office and computer equipment, including a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other productivity tools, to prepare, analyze, and review purchasing data, reports, purchase orders, and related documentation.\nAbility to move within an onsite office and manufacturing facility to attend meetings, access resources, and collaborate with others.\nAbility to communicate effectively in person, through Microsoft Teams, and in written formats with internal stakeholders and suppliers.\nAbility to use close visual acuity to review purchasing data, detailed documents, and information on screens for prolonged periods, consistent with office-based analytical work.\nAbility to occasionally position self and/or move objects weighing up to approximately 10 pounds (e.g., files, materials, or equipment), consistent with a sedentary office role. \nReasonable Accommodation Statement:\nThe Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. 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