Buyer I

We're Hiring: Buyer I
Location: Maple Grove, MN
Company: Peli BioThermal

About Us:

Peli BioThermal offers the widest range of temperature-controlled packaging and service solutions to the global life sciences industry. The company's products ensure that delicate biological materials arrive intact and effective, despite exterior environments. Peli BioThermal is dedicated to developing innovative products designed to fulfil the complex needs of the global life sciences industry. The company's customers benefit from its extensive expertise in ensuring that temperature stability is maintained throughout the distribution chain. The company also offers a complete portfolio of services and software to support end-to-end temperature-controlled packaging asset management.

At Peli BioThermal, your work has a real-world impact. You'll be part of a team driven by innovation, craftsmanship, and the shared belief that when the mission is critical, failure isn't an option. If you're ready to build something that makes a difference, be part of a team that protects what matters most.

What You'll Do:

Support supply chain operations by managing purchasing activities, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring materials are available to meet production and customer demands.

• Initiate purchase orders based on approved requisitions, ERP signals, and business needs.
• Place orders with suppliers, monitor delivery schedules, and expedite or de-expedite orders as needed.
• Communicate regularly with vendors to improve performance and address quality or delivery issues.
• Support preparation of RFQs and gather required data for sourcing activities.
• Maintain and update material master data in SAP to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Understand demand requirements and respond to supply chain constraints with appropriate actions.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Manager to review risks and action plans.
• Support supplier onboarding and documentation requirements.
• Reconcile invoices and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal teams.
• Analyze supplier performance and report on quality, delivery, and service metrics.
• Support root cause analysis for stockouts, late deliveries, and non-conforming materials.
• Recommend improvements to purchasing and material management processes.
• Ensure purchasing practices comply with company policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
• Support ISO standards and compliance requirements.
• Assist with planning activities by aligning material flow with production schedules.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• Education: High School Diploma required; Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or materials planning.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Understanding of supply chain processes including procurement, inventory, and supplier management.
• Ability to analyze data and make decisions to support production and business needs.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience with RFQs, vendor communication, and supplier performance tracking is a plus.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives is a plus.

What's In It For You:

Join a company that values collaboration, growth, and impact. At Peli BioThermal, you will be part of a team that supports global healthcare and life sciences operations.

Competitive paid time off plans / Holiday pay / extra vacation purchase opportunities
401k plan - with immediate match
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Health Savings Account Contribution
Wellness Discount Program
Global Mental Wellness Program
Quarterly Employee Celebration Days
Peer to Peer Recognition Program
Service Recognition Program
Employee referral program
Employee discount program on Pelican and Peli branded products and gear
Established global brand supporting healthcare and life sciences industries
And more...

Compensation & Benefits:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across severalU.S. geographic markets. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The annual U.S. pay range for this positionis listed below. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills,and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, 10 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, company-paid life and disability plans, and matching 401k to eligible employees.
Pelican Products, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.