Buyer

Uponor is rethinking water for future generations. Our offering, including safe drinking water delivery, energy-efficient radiant heating and cooling and reliable infrastructure, enables a more sustainable living environment. We help our customers in residential and commercial construction, municipalities, and utilities, as well as different industries to work faster and smarter.

The Buyer will manage both Strategic and Key suppliers, Purchases Commodities and goods where the financial impact is high, as well manage suppliers under the direction of a Regional Category Manager that have high dollars and high risk to the business. Responsible for Supplier Delivery and inventory targets and the planning and execution of effective supply plans to the suppliers, setting inventory levels, and addressing the gaps. In addition, it is responsible for ensuring all aspects of the procurement to pay process are performed in a timely and accurate manner. Coordination of specific documents, Engineering Change Order process, Credit / Debit processes, purchase order creation, working with Supplier Development for Monthly meeting topics, experience with currency exchange, importing and

exporting

This role is considered a hybrid position. The ideal candidate will be located in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area with periodic onsite work at our North American manufacturing headquarters in Apple Valley, MN.

What will you do?

• Monitors Supplier delivery and On Time Delivery, Reviews and reports on Root Cause for both incoming and outgoing KPI's. Sets and reviews planning parameters in Oracle to ensure delivery lead times are correct
• Set cross-functional meetings with suppliers to review performance. Manages meeting notes in Supplier Management software and communicates supplier delivery performance, forecast changes, and Purchase order accuracy.
• Keeps Category Manager and / or Department Manager informed of supplier status, and any potential risk or concerns
• Responsible for maintaining accurate key planning attributes in Oracle such as safety stock, lead times and order quantities.
• Manages inventory levels to support corporate objectives for customer service and days-of-stock.
• Seeks out opportunities to contribute to the business success through proactive involvement in team initiatives

What will you need?

• A bachelor's degree is preferred or a minimum of 2-4 years' experience
• Must have strong oral and written and interpersonal skills for dealing with internal customers and external suppliers
• Master level ability to organize and prioritize work, as well as, meet stringent deadline with minimal resources is required
• Oracle or equivalent ERP system experience a plus but not required

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• N/A

What will you get?

• Best-in-class health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 160 hours paid time off (combination of PTO and Employee Safe and Sick Time accruals- MN Based Employees)
• For more information: https://www.uponorcareers.com/en-us/employee-benefits

Disclaimers

Applicable to US job postings only (not Canada): The expected compensation range for this position is $60,828-,$91,242/year. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. Internal equity among current employees will also be considered. Please note that this range represents the full base salary wage for the role and hiring at or near the top of the range is uncommon to ensure room for future pay advancement.

Uponor is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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