Specialist II, Purchasing/Procurement (Buyer/Procurement Specialist) jobs in United States
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Nordson Corporation · 2 days ago

Specialist II, Purchasing/Procurement (Buyer/Procurement Specialist)

positionMinneapolis, MN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$75K/yr - $93K/yr
date2+ years exp

Nordson Corporation is a global leader in X-Ray & Test Systems and Optical Sensors and Metrology, seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer to join their Supply Chain team. The Buyer will manage procurement activities to ensure timely and cost-effective purchases, requiring strong supplier management skills and collaboration across teams.

IndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesTest and Measurement
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote
Hiring Manager
Caren Lewarchick
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Responsibilities

Source, negotiate, and purchase materials, components, and services to support production and business needs
Maintain supplier relationships and monitor performance to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets are met
Analyze MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and inventory levels to plan and execute purchase orders
Collaborate with engineering and operations to support new product introductions and resolve supply chain challenges
Monitor market trends, supplier capacity, and lead times to mitigate risks
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards in all purchasing activities
Continuously seek opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce costs

Qualification

Purchasing experienceSupplier managementERP/MRP systemsAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsOrganizational skillsMultitaskContinuous improvementMarket trend analysisElectronic manufacturing experienceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field; or equivalent work experience
2+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing or technical environment preferred
Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

SAP experience preferred
Experience in electronic manufacturing and assembly preferred but not required

Benefits

Medical
Rx
Vision
Dental
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Retirement and Security benefits including 401k and Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
16 hours paid time each calendar year to perform volunteer services for Nordson-sponsored events
Matching Gifts Program

Company

Nordson Corporation

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At Nordson, we believe that anything is possible.
dateFounded in 1954
location
Westlake, Ohio, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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http://www.nordson.com

H1B Sponsorship

Nordson Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (5)
2023 (5)
2021 (4)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.45B
2024-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-09-08Post Ipo Debt· $850M
1979-12-21IPO

Leadership Team

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Sundaram Nagarajan
President and CEO
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Sarah Siddiqui
EVP, CHRO Nordson Corporation
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Recent News

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Nordson Corporation Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results and Updates Full Year Guidance
2025-12-28
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Earnings Flash (NDSN) Nordson Corporation Reports Q4 Revenue $751.8M, vs. FactSet Est of $761.0M
2025-12-11
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Earnings Flash (NDSN) Nordson Corporation Posts Q4 Adjusted EPS $3.03 per Share, vs. FactSet Est of $2.93
2025-12-11
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