Purchasing

Imagine working for one of the leading contract manufacturers in the world. Seize this rare opportunity to be part of a healthcare and medical business unit with the support and stability of an organization that has been in business for over 100 years.

Trelleborg Medical Solutions is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their team in Delano, MN.  The Buyer leverages purchasing excellence to manage vendor relationships and procures supplies and materials.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Using approved supplier base, processes purchase orders using the ERP  
• Partners with Accounts Payable to resolve invoicing issues. 
• Responsible for negotiating best pricing and managing vendor relationships. 
• Determines safety stock levels for supplies and materials and explores alternate sources. 
• Communicates with internal customers on purchasing activities. 
• Builds and adapts processes and work instructions to enhance supplier relationships.  
• Complies with quality, safety, environmental, internal, and customer mandated procedures.   
• Provides timely responses to SCARs, NCRs, and other quality concerns. 
• Prepares and executes bid specifications and RFQs in accordance with Trelleborg Purchasing Excellence guidelines. 

Education and Experience:   

• 4-year degree in Engineering, Operations Management or any related field 
• 8 years purchasing experience 
• 5 years' experience supporting a manufacturing team. 
• Experience with Lean Sigma methodologies 

Senior Buyer Qualifications:

• Performs day-to-day operations autonomously
• Responsible for supporting critical vendors.
• Performs complex analysis and reports.
• Develops ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensures proper purchasing records and controls are maintained for compliance to ISO 13485 requirements

Competencies 

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language  
• Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively  
• Ability to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver a world class performance 
• Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines 
• Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes  
• Desire to delight both customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriately  
• Commitment to making improvements company wide 
• Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office  
• Working knowledge of applicable corporate policies, Work Instructions and SOP’S 
• Refined negotiation skills 
• Well-developed organizational and time-management skills 
• Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers 
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, as well as interpret simple drawings, pencil sketches and diagrams 
• Ability to read specifications, standards, catalogs and other maintenance literature pertaining to the buyer function 

Travel requirements: Up to 10% domestic between sites/trade shows

Salary range:  $85,000 - 95,000/yearly based on experience

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, disability, or any other status protected by state or federal law.  

Note:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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Who are we?

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Bridgwater is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that protect critical applications in demanding environments. Its innovative solutions accelerate performance for customers in a sustainable way.

We build long-term partnerships with customers and suppliers by providing leading technology and excellent service.

Together with customers we shape a sustainable future with unique, innovative solutions to tomorrow’s challenges.

About the Job

About the Ideal Candidate

Tasks & Responsibilities

• All team members are responsible for demonstrating commitment with respect to the management system, by contributing to the effective implementation, operation and control of its processes.
• Develop strategy to purchase materials in line with Company requirements, whilst striving for the optimum total cost solution for the business.
• Continue developing the global sourcing program, expanding the LCC sourcing program to support our regional and UK manufacturing facilities.
• Control and negotiate services and utility contracts.
• Manage internal and supplier held inventory levels for relevant components.
• Support all departments on revenue, capital and expenditure, whilst ensuring all costing enquiries are returned in line with business requirements.
• Provide purchasing support to ensure that customer quotes are prepared in a timely manner.
• Continually review opportunity for cost savings on direct and indirect purchases.
• Participate in product review meetings representing the Purchasing Department.
• Support the Purchasing Manager in tasks/projects in line with the needs of the business.
• Manage supplier QCD performance in line with company protocol.
• Manage and develop the Company's dual party sourcing strategy to ensure global competitiveness within a commodity type market.
• Insure Valpak submissions are completed and input on time.
• Supplier management including periodic review meetings, performance feedback and coordinating improvement projects.
• Work to find and implement efficiencies in department tasks.

Education & Experience 

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4 or above, or equivalent
• Procurement and supplier management experience
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI. 
• Familiar with ERP systems and managing changeover.  Fourth Shift and SAP experience preferred.
• CIPS level 3 would be advantageous.

Competences

• A good team player
• Diligent and responsible
• Resourceful and self-driven with a strong sense of commitment and urgency to meet set goals, objectives and deadlines.
• Ability work under pressure and get desired results
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and organizational skills
• Ability to project a positive and professional image while presenting to suppliers and colleagues.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken
• Analytically and numerically astute
• Creative problem solver
• Determined and resourceful
• Proactive attitude
• Self-motivate and able to work on own initiative

Travel Requirements

Occasional Travel to other sites might be required.

This role is full time on site but we do offer flexible working too.

Application Process

Closing date for applications is 26th January 2026.

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