Custom Mold and Design is searching for a Buyer II on 1st shift to support our manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN. This position will be experienced level in the professional Buyer series. Under direction within a framework of established policies and procedures, incumbents are fully competent, with a high level of accuracy, to perform the full range of assigned tasks. Building vendor relationships in negotiating quality, quantity, pricing, shipping costs, and on-site audit review. Become a resource for Engineering and Quality via sourcing of materials. There is significant latitude for independent judgment and action in well-defined areas of work. This is an on-site position. The typical pay range for this role: $25.00 - $37.50 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography, internal equity and other relevant factors. Reports to: Director of Operations Direct Reports: 0-1 Who is Custom Mold & Design? Custom Mold & Design was founded in 1965 for the purpose of manufacturing plastic injection molds. High quality product, superior service to the customer and a dedication to the well-being of each employee has always been the goal. Today we continue to operate under that same philosophy and ideology. We employ the very best, highly dedicated engineers and mold manufacturers with combined industry experience in excess of 1000 years! At Custom Mold & Design, our culture & values are our competitive advantage. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction. Sound like you? Apply to join our team today. Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Supply Management, Purchasing, Business Administration, or a closely related field AND two (2+) years of procurement experience. Knowledge of accepted purchasing practices; working knowledge of Microsoft Office and business operating system, IQMS preferred. Minimum 2+ years purchasing experience preferred. Essential Duties: Analyze requirements, requisitions, and place Purchase Orders as necessary. Monitors acknowledgements, delivery, and certifications. Maintains item pricing and communicates changes to Sales and Accounting. Continuous improvement. Negotiate business unit agreements and vendor agreements Make sourcing recommendations of raw materials and vendors All other tasks as assigned. Work Conditions & Physical Demands: This is a non-smoking, professional tool shop with normal lighting, climate control. The shop environment may be subject to airborne contaminants and chemical odors as would be customary in a tool making and/or molding shop. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Velosity is an E-Verify employer. Velosity maintains ITAR-compliant operations in our facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran, marital, or disability status.