Behind every great product is a great purchaser. Are you that person?
Northern Radiator is searching for a Full Time Purchasing Agent to join our team at our location in Willmar, Minnesota.
Northern Radiator is a 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY.
Northern Radiator provides high quality heating and cooling products for automotive, agricultural, truck, industrial and racing product industries. Northern Radiator has been in business for over 55 years. Our headquarters, manufacturing facility, and primary distribution facility is located in Willmar, Minnesota with multiple regional distribution centers located throughout the U.S.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to help manage inventory, maintain vendor relationships, and support smooth production through accurate work order creation.
If you enjoy problem-solving, negotiating, and keeping operations running efficiently, this role is for you!
What You’ll Do
- Negotiate vendor pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
- Prepare purchase orders and forecast procurement needs.
- Maintain and adjust inventory levels, track product performance, and reduce costs.
- Evaluate suppliers and resolve issues with defective or incorrect goods.
- Coordinate import shipments, freight options, customs documents, and warehouse transfers.
- Create and manage work orders, ensuring accurate BOMs and timely completion.
- Work closely with manufacturing, operations, and warehouse teams to support production flow.
- Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records.
What You Bring
- Strong negotiation and vendor relationship-building skills.
- Knowledge of warehouse operations, purchasing processes, and inventory control.
- Problem-solving ability with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and organization skills; able to meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Why Join Us
You’re an Owner! As a 100% employee-owned company, you share in our success.
You Matter. We know our employees by name — you are not a number.
Great Benefits. Health, dental, vision, and accident insurance, plus paid vacation and holidays.
Retirement Plans. ESOP and 401(k) with company match.
Work-Life Balance. Consistent weekday hours — no nights or weekends!
Stable and Growing. We’ve been proudly serving customers nationwide for over 54 years.
Learn more at www.northernradiator.com
Contact Human Resources for a full job description or to apply today.
Northern Radiator is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have with negotiating vendor contracts or pricing?
- What ERP or purchasing and inventory management systems have you worked with?
- How many years of experience do you have with international purchasing??
Experience:
- Purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)
- Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Willmar, MN 56201 (Required)
Work Location: In person
