Buyer

Job overview

The Buyer role is onsite in Alexandria, MN. Compensation is $57,000–$62,000 per year. Force America is a 100% employee-owned company. The Buyer procures raw goods or components for Operations through qualified vendors, helping ensure materials meet demand and customer needs. The role supports forecasting, vendor performance, cost reduction, and new product introductions through coordination with internal teams and suppliers.

What you'll do

• Review and analyze product demand
• issue purchase and transfer orders and expedite products
• obtain vendor pricing, availability, and delivery information
• maintain accurate item master records for MRP processing
• support material cost reduction
• maintain vendor relationships and track quality and delivery metrics
• analyze surplus inventory
• participate in cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

buyer

procurement

supply chain

vendor management

inventory

mrp

alexandria mn

force america

monday–friday

daytime hours

$57k–$62k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 100% employee-owned ESOP
• health insurance, 401(k) with employer match, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, life insurance, and accident/critical illness insurance options.

Why this role

The posting lists Monday–Friday daytime hours. A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, or a related discipline—or an equivalent combination of education and experience—is required. Benefits include employee ownership, health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, paid holidays, and education reimbursement.

About the employer

Force America is hiring for this role. Industry: Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers. Sector: 42.