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We power our employees’ potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. If you’re ready for something bigger - more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth - we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for people like you.\nReady to reach your potential? It’s time to look at Taylor.\nYour Opportunity: Corporate Graphics Commercial, a subsidiary of Taylor Corporation, is looking for a Buyer to join their team in North Mankato, MN!\nThe Buyer independently manages the procurement of moderately complex outsourced products, professional services, and operational services. This role develops sourcing approaches, solicits and evaluates supplier proposals, negotiates pricing and commercial terms within delegated authority, issues purchase orders, and monitors supplier performance. The Buyer partners with internal stakeholders to balance cost, quality, delivery, service, compliance, and business risk while identifying savings and process improvement opportunities.\nWork Authorization: To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.\nYour Responsibilities:\nManage purchase requests and purchase orders for assigned outsourced product and service categories in accordance with procurement policies, approved contracts, and delegated authority.\nPartner with business stakeholders to clarify scope, specifications, service levels, timelines, budgets, and evaluation criteria.\nDevelop and execute requests for quotation or proposal for moderately complex purchases; analyze supplier responses and recommend awards based on total value and risk.\nNegotiate pricing, lead times, service levels, payment terms, and other routine commercial terms within established guidelines.\nReview supplier agreements and statements of work for alignment with approved requirements, routing nonstandard legal, privacy, security, insurance, or risk provisions for appropriate review.\nMonitor open orders, milestones, renewals, delivery commitments, and supplier performance; proactively address delays, quality concerns, service issues, and invoice discrepancies.\nBuild effective relationships with suppliers and internal partners and lead routine supplier performance discussions.\nAnalyze spend, pricing, demand, supplier capability, and market information to identify savings, consolidation, risk reduction, and service improvement opportunities.\nSupport supplier selection, onboarding, due diligence, documentation, and ongoing compliance requirements.\nMaintain accurate purchasing, contract, supplier, pricing, and performance data in applicable systems.\nPrepare reports and communicate sourcing results, savings, risks, and supplier performance to stakeholders and procurement leadership.\nProvide guidance to Buyer I employees on routine purchasing processes and serve as a procurement resource for business partners.\nParticipate in cross-functional sourcing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.\nPerform other related duties as assigned.\nYou Must Have:\nBachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, finance, operations, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.\n2+ years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, procurement, supply chain, contract administration, or a related function.\nExperience soliciting quotations or proposals, evaluating supplier responses, and managing purchase orders.\nWorking knowledge of supplier negotiations, basic contract terms, total-cost considerations, and supplier performance management.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word, and experience using an enterprise resource planning or procure-to-pay system.\nStrong analytical, organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and work independently within established authority.\nWe Would Also Prefer:\nExperience purchasing outsourced manufacturing, contingent labor, professional services, facilities services, logistics, technology services, marketing services, or other indirect spend categories.\nExperience with competitive sourcing events, statement-of-work procurement, supplier scorecards, or contract renewals.\nKnowledge of procurement compliance, third-party risk, confidentiality, data protection, or supplier diversity practices.\nProfessional procurement or supply chain coursework or certification.\nThe anticipated annual salary range for this position is $55k-$65k.The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package for employees.\nAbout Taylor Corporation\nOne of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world’s most recognizable brands.\nWith more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.\nThe Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.\nTaylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. 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