Top 34 Purchasing agents Jobs in Elk River, Mn

Purchasing Assistant
JH Larson Electrical Company —Plymouth, MN
- $24 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- ERP systems
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Buyer - Outsourced Manufacturing
Johnson Screens Inc —New Brighton, MN
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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5d
Buyer Analyst - Indirect
nVent —Anoka, MN
- $62,900 - $116,900 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
Buyer
nVent —Anoka, MN
- $62,900 - $116,900 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
Assistant Buyer - Remote/Hybrid
Walman —Brooklyn Park, MN
- $25.40 - $35.29 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Purchasing Assistant
INNOTEK CORPORATON —Maple Grove, MN
- From $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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6d
Senior Buyer
Sportech, Inc. —Elk River, MN
- $72,000 - $82,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Senior Buyer
Sportech, LLC —Elk River, MN
- $72,000 - $82,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Buyer
Nextern —Maple Grove, MN
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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6d
Sr. Buyer
Star Group —Minneapolis, MN
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Bachelor's degree
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Buyer
JH Larson Electrical Company —Plymouth, MN
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Buyer
Minco Products —Fridley, MN
- $65,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
5d
Procurement Specialist
Kurita America Inc. —Minneapolis, MN
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Office
11d
Purchasing Coordinator
APi Inc —New Brighton, MN
- $21 - $32 an hour
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Buyer III
Integer Holdings Corporation —Brooklyn Park, MN
- $80,000 - $106,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Bachelor's degree
- Military encouraged
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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4d
Prepared Foods Order Writer (Deli / Culinary - Buyer / Inventory Replenishment) - Full Time
Whole Foods Market —Maple Grove, MN
- $18.00 - $30.20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Store discount
- Paid time off
6d
Used Truck Buyer
M&K Truck Centers —Elk River, MN
- $150,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Dealership
- CDL
- Employee stock ownership plan
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4d
Buyer II- Supplier
Daikin Applied —Plymouth, MN
- $25.72 - $42.44 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Buyer II - Stores
Daikin Applied —Plymouth, MN
- $25.72 - $42.44 an hour
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Senior Buyer
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp —Plymouth, MN
- $85,000 - $93,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Purchasing Assistant

JH Larson Electrical Company
Plymouth, MN

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Job Details

Full-time
$24 - $30 an hour
3 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driving

Full Job Description

Purchasing Assistant

$24.00-30.00 per hour

Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? J.H. Larson Company is looking for a motivated Purchasing Assistant to support our purchasing team through accurate data management, vendor communication, and proactive problem-solving. We value team players who are dependable, collaborative, and committed to delivering exceptional service. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy contributing to the success of a growing organization, we'd love to meet you.

J.H. Larson Company is an independent distributor of Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC products with 8 locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Dakota and 3 showroom locations. We remain dedicated to our employees, customers and vendors, and are positioned to move into the future as a family owned and operated business. We’re proudly celebrating our 95th anniversary this year!

We have a great opportunity to join our Purchasing Team at our Corporate branch as a Purchasing Assistant. The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for supporting the procurement and inventory management functions of the organization. This role works closely with vendors, warehouse personnel, Accounts Payable, and internal stakeholders to ensure the timely purchase, delivery, and availability of materials and supplies. The Purchasing Assistant processes purchase orders, maintains accurate purchasing and inventory records, monitors stock levels, and assists with vendor communications and sourcing activities. This position contributes to operational efficiency by providing responsive service, supporting cost-effective purchasing decisions, and helping maintain strong supplier relationships.

What’s In It For You?

Highly competitive benefits package
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k with employer match
Life insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Health Saving Account with employer match
Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
Employee assistance program
PTO and 9 paid holidays, as well as your birthday!

And more!

Responsibilities Include:

Manage existing purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and proper follow-up documentation through queue management.
Communicate with vendors to confirm orders, track deliveries, and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain positive supplier relationships and support vendor performance monitoring.
Support market research to identify new suppliers, competitive pricing, and cost-saving opportunities.
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities to ensure adequate stock availability.
Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and supplier records within ERP system.
Reconcile purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices; collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies.
Coordinate with warehouse personnel to verify deliveries, investigate shortages, and ensure order accuracy.
Assist with inventory audits, cycle counts, and reporting to support inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
Prepare purchasing and inventory reports and provide administrative support to the department as needed.
Travel up to 10%

Qualifications:

Education

Highschool diploma or GED
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience and/or Training

Minimum 1 year of experience in an administrative, purchasing, inventory, customer service, or related role preferred.
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel
Experience with distribution, inventory, or ERP software preferred; Eclipse experience a plus
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Wholesale distribution experience preferred
Ability to occasionally drive to branch and other locations (up to 10%)

Licenses/Certificates

Valid US Driver’s license and reliable transportation
Clean driving record

We are committed to providing salary ranges for open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.

Why wait? Check out our website and apply today at: www.jhlarson.com under our “Careers” tab, and while you’re there, contact us at [email protected] to learn more about this opportunity and how you can be a part of a team who wants you to be successful!

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

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