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Buyer
Posted: 06/08/2026
Employment Type:
Permanent
Category: Business Professional
Job Number: 29535
Pay Rate: $70,000 - $75,000 annually
Work Setting: Onsite
Job Description
Title: Buyer
Location: Saint Cloud, MN
Job Type: Permanent / Direct-Hire
Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000
Industry: Agricultural Manufacturing
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About the Role
A leading manufacturer in the agricultural equipment industry is seeking a Buyer to join its team in St. Cloud, Minnesota. This organization has a long-standing history of innovation in agricultural manufacturing and is recognized for producing high-quality harvesting equipment used by customers across the farming industry.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and enjoys collaborating across departments to support production and supply chain operations. The Purchasing Buyer will play a key role in sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and ensuring the timely acquisition of goods while maintaining quality and cost standards.
Job Description
The Buyer will be responsible for supporting procurement and sourcing activities for a growing manufacturing operation. This position works closely with suppliers, production teams, and planning departments to ensure materials and components are available to meet operational demands. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience working within an industrial purchasing environment, and the ability to build effective supplier partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Benefits
Our client offers a competitive compensation package along with a comprehensive benefits program designed to support employees both personally and professionally. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, a Health Savings Account (HSA), and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Employees also enjoy paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), bonus earning potential, and a positive, team-oriented work environment focused on growth and collaboration.
How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps!
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!
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Location: Saint Cloud, MN
Job Type: Permanent / Direct-Hire
Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000
Industry: Agricultural Manufacturing
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About the Role
A leading manufacturer in the agricultural equipment industry is seeking a Buyer to join its team in St. Cloud, Minnesota. This organization has a long-standing history of innovation in agricultural manufacturing and is recognized for producing high-quality harvesting equipment used by customers across the farming industry.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and enjoys collaborating across departments to support production and supply chain operations. The Purchasing Buyer will play a key role in sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and ensuring the timely acquisition of goods while maintaining quality and cost standards.
Job Description
The Buyer will be responsible for supporting procurement and sourcing activities for a growing manufacturing operation. This position works closely with suppliers, production teams, and planning departments to ensure materials and components are available to meet operational demands. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience working within an industrial purchasing environment, and the ability to build effective supplier partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and identify prospective suppliers and sourcing opportunities
- Collaborate with internal teams and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Evaluate products and suppliers based on quality, pricing, delivery, and business needs
- Prepare proposals, request quotes, negotiate contracts, and secure cost-effective purchasing agreements
- Prepare and issue purchase orders and supplier agreements
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve vendor-related concerns
- Inspect and evaluate purchased materials and address quality issues as needed
- Analyze market trends and demand patterns to support sourcing strategies
- Maintain accurate procurement, inventory, vendor, and material records
- Follow up with vendors regarding pricing, lead times, and purchasing questions
- Maintain master data including delivery schedules, order quantities, and supplier terms
- Work closely with planning and production departments to support operational efficiency
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of purchasing experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of purchasing and procurement strategies
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Experience working with ERP systems
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Experience working with SAP or similar ERP platforms
- Experience supporting procurement operations within manufacturing or agricultural equipment industries
Benefits
Our client offers a competitive compensation package along with a comprehensive benefits program designed to support employees both personally and professionally. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, a Health Savings Account (HSA), and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Employees also enjoy paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), bonus earning potential, and a positive, team-oriented work environment focused on growth and collaboration.
How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps!
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!
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