Buyer - Mobile Hydraulics (Industrial Distribution)
SunSource
Savage, United States
October 29, 2025
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Savage, MN 55378
SunSource – Corporate Functions /
Corporate Functions /
On-site
SunSource and its family of companies represent 200+ locations and 3,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Service & Repair. www.sun-source.com
Join a growing team that powers industry through innovation!
We’re seeking a Buyer to join our Mobile Fluid Power business unit in Savage, MN. In this role, you’ll play a key part in our procurement and inventory control operations — helping to keep materials flowing smoothly to our customers while learning the ins and outs of supply chain management in an industrial distribution environment.
Essential Functions:
- Support the execution of procurement processes to maximize on-time delivery and maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Maintain inventory master data and warehouse records in our Trend system.
- Communicate effectively with suppliers and manage the supply chain process in line with SunSource “Best Practices.”
- Process supplier returns and credits for defective, obsolete, or excess materials.
- Collaborate with your team to proactively manage excess and obsolete inventory.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between SunSource and our suppliers.
- Schedule and organize cadence and escalation meetings as needed.
- Participate in ongoing training and development (both guided and self-paced) to strengthen your procurement expertise.
Experience, Education and Skills
- High School Diploma required; Associate degree or higher preferred
- 1+ year of experience in procurement, inventory control, or a similar role
- Experience in industrial distribution or manufacturing preferred
- Familiarity with hydraulic, fluid power, or off-highway mobile equipment components a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook
- Eagerness to learn complex processes and grow within a dynamic team environment
Work Environment
- Primarily a seated, office-based role (more than 50% of the workday)
- Occasional walking and standing required
- Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.