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Information Professional Officer
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Responsibilities
Information Professional Officers (IPOs) oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment. Their responsibilities include:
- Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
- Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
- Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
- Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
- Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
- Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
- Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology
Work Environment
Information Professionals serve in challenging roles of increasing scope and responsibility both afloat and ashore. This could include:
- Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
- Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
- Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
- Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Upon completion, candidates typically attend a five-week IP Basic Course of instruction in Pensacola, FL, before or during their initial assignment. IPOs must complete specific qualifications as part of their training during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Information Professional Officers can advance their education by:
- Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
- Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
Postgraduate education is important to the success of the Information Professional. Most IPs will complete a master's degree in C4I, space, information systems, computer science or modeling and simulation.
There's also potential to pursue a graduate certificate, DoW certifications, federal executive fellowships and information assurance scholarships and internships.
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer. Candidates seeking an Information Professional Officer position must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field, preferably in one of following fields: Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Operations, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, General Engineering.
All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance and qualified for sea duty.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as an Information Professional Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Information Professional Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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Surface Warfare Officer
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Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs) are involved in virtually every aspect of Navy missions. As a SWO, you may be in charge of any number of shipboard operations and activities while at sea, working with or within any of these specialized forces:
Aircraft Carrier Forces: Provide and coordinate air, submarine and surface ship defense for aircraft carriers.
Cruiser-Destroyer Forces: Provide ship attack and defensive measures with a wide array of missile and fire power capabilities, providing anti-air, -submarine and -surface warfare support.
Amphibious Forces: Embark and transport vehicles, equipment and personnel for amphibious assault operations.
Combat-Logistics Forces: Provide combatant ships with fuel, ammunition, food and supplies, and provide repair, maintenance and rescue capabilities through Fleet Support Ships.
Mine Warfare Forces: Detect, identify and neutralize threats from hostile use of maritime mines.
You may also be interested in becoming a Surface Warfare Officer within the prestigious Navy Nuclear community where you will have the opportunity to work on some of the world's most powerful nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers.
Work Environment
As a Surface Warfare Officer, you will work at sea and on shore, in a variety of environments. Sea duty could place you aboard ships within the fleet. Shore duty may involve a tour of duty at the Pentagon, a student assignment at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, or command and management positions at shore bases and stations around the world.
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Unless they have already been commissioned through the Naval Academy or ROTC, those pursuing a Surface Warfare Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School. Newly commissioned SWOs can expect an advanced training process that includes comprehensive training at sea and ashore.
Newly commissioned Surface Warfare Officers will be assigned to a surface ship, leading a team of Sailors responsible for a component of the ship - anything from electronics to weapons to engineering systems. In this setting, Officers are working toward full Surface Warfare qualification.
After completing these initial sea tours, Surface Warfare Officers may be selected to serve on high-level staffs, commands or strategic projects or they may be selected to work in recruitment. The ultimate goal for many: to one day command their own ship.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Surface Warfare Officers can advance their education by:
- Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
- Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer.
There are different ways to become a SWO. If you're a high school student or an undergraduate, you can enter through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) or through the U.S. Naval Academy. Those already having a degree attend Officer Candidate School (OCS), a 12-week Navy school in Newport, RI.
All candidates must also be U.S. Citizens.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as a Surface Warfare Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Surface Warfare Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading the development, optimization, validation, and sustainment of manufacturing processes for regulated medical devices. This role partners closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Production departments to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective manufacturing throughout the product lifecycle. The role works collaboratively to verify product performance, validate manufacturing processes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
This position is based in our office in Eden Prairie, MN. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Execute the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes for new and existing medical devices.
- Participate in design changes, product updates, and sustaining engineering projects, ensuring continued compliance and performance.
- Support product transfer from R&D to manufacturing (NPI, scale-up, and commercialization).
- Identify and implement process improvements to improve yield, quality, safety, and throughput
- Guide supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing performance management
- Apply SPC, capability studies, and data analysis to monitor and improve process performance
- Plan, execute, and document process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) in accordance with regulatory and quality system requirements.
- Execute standardization of manufacturing processes and workstations
- Support CAPA, NCMR, deviation investigations, and risk assessments (FMEA, pFMEA)
- Support capacity planning and equipment selection for growth
- Execute characterization studies to understand critical process parameters and establish process limits.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison between internal engineering and contract manufacturers for process improvements, troubleshooting, and change management.
- Create and execute test protocols, analyze data, and write test reports for design verification.
- Ensure compliance with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence initiatives.
- Translate product requirements and design specifications into robust manufacturing processes.
- Define and implement process controls to ensure consistent product quality and compliance.
- Perform failure mode and effects analysis for both design and manufacturing.
- Define verification methods (inspection, analysis, testing, or demonstration) to ensure traceability to design inputs.
- Calibrate, preventively maintain, and keep records of equipment and tools.
- Ensure the company’s manufacturing processes are compliant with all required regulations.
- Coordinate equipment maintenance, repairs, and calibrations to minimize downtime.
- Provide remote and on-site technical training or guidance to Contract Manufacturers and production personnel as needed.
- Create and execute test protocols, analyze data, and write test reports for design verification.
- Design or specify tooling, fixtures, and test equipment required for production processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Biomedical, or related Engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in medical device product development, verification & validation, or process/manufacturing engineering.
- Proven experience with process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and statistical tools (SPC, DOE, GR&R).
- Proficient with CAD and fixture design.
- Familiarity with risk management (PFMEA, DFMEA) and process controls.
- Excellent verbal, written communication, especially with development and quality teams.
- Demonstrated business acumen with the proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Early stage/start up experience strongly preferred.
Methodist Hospital is looking to hire a Facilities Data Analyst! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
The Facilities Data Analyst is a key resource for the Plant Operations and Facility Planning teams, responsible for turning complex facility data into actionable insights. This role leads and analyzes data related to facility operations, space utilization, facility infrastructure and refresh capital projects, maintenance performance, and regulatory compliance. The analyst’s work drives operational efficiency, strategic capital planning, and regulatory readiness for all AHJ (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) across the HealthPartners’ system.
Unlike a traditional IT data analyst role, this position is embedded in Facilities Operations and focuses on building systems, maintenance, environmental conditions, capital assets, utilities, and operational performance.
Work Schedule: FTE 1.0, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. 8 am to 5 pm.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of work experience in data analytics within facilities, engineering, healthcare operations, or construction.
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Health Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field.
- We are looking for a local Minnesota candidate for this on-site role.
- Strong skills in data modeling, visualization, and reporting.
- Ability to communicate complex data insights to non-technical audiences.
Compensation: $29.86 - $44.79 hourly
Benefits:
Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!
Why Join ABM Equipment?
Since 1980, ABM Equipment has been a trusted Midwest leader in hydraulic truck equipment products and custom solutions serving the utility, construction, and municipal industries. Our commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and customer service has fueled record‑breaking growth — and we’re just getting started.
As a key member of our senior leadership team, you’ll help shape the next chapter of our operational excellence and expansion. You’ll join a collaborative, hands‑on environment where your ideas are valued, your impact is visible, and your leadership directly contributes to the success of our people, our customers, and our business.
Overview
Serve as a catalyst between sales, engineering and production (both internal and third party vendors). Ensuring timeliness and quality of new equipment builds, service requests and parts fulfillment. Pivotal in developing enhanced protocols to improve efficiency and quality.
- Lead all production operations across multiple locations —both in‑house and outsourced—ensuring projects, Highway builds, and complex custom work is delivered accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
- Develop, coach, and manage a high‑performing operations team, shaping department structure, procedures, and workflows that support business objectives and continuous improvement.
- Set and execute short‑ and long‑range operational goals, policies, KPIs, and reporting that give leadership clear visibility into performance, profitability, and ROI.
- Oversee purchasing, procurement, and vendor relationships to ensure cost‑effective sourcing, accurate fulfillment, and exceptional customer service.
- Champion a culture of safety, training, and employee development, coordinating ongoing learning programs and enhancing safety protocols across all production environments.
- Manage customer service escalations related to installations, parts, sales, and warranty claims while maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and third‑party builders.
- Evaluate and support facility needs, including satellite location oversight, expansion planning, and cost‑saving initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and inventory management.
- Provide financial ownership of Operations department by monitoring budgets, job costing and performance metrics to maximize profitability.
Requirements
- Business-related undergraduate degree highly preferred
- Minimum of three years of experience building, managing, and leading a team of direct reports, including implementation of operational improvements
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience within a dealer/distributor, trucking, or manufacturing environment preferred. Several years of operational oversight is required.
- Experience in a proven strategic capacity is a must
- Specific experience with NetSuite is a distinct plus
- Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) experience desired
- Ability to travel occasionally
Compensation Package
- Base salary DOE plus bonus with competitive benefits offering
Factory Motor Parts is seeking a highly skilled and motivated AI Analyst to join our dynamic team. The AI Analyst will play a crucial role in harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to drive data-driven decision-making and improve overall business operations. You will play a crucial role in optimizing our operations through the application of artificial intelligence and data analytics. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement AI solutions that enhance production efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve product quality.
Please note: this role is fully onsite in Eagan, MN and requires daily in-office attendance.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Designing or Analyzing AI:
- Utilize machine learning algorithms to design and assess various algorithm patterns, including statistical modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop AI solutions that enhance business processes.
- Evaluate and refine existing AI models to optimize performance and accuracy.
- Maintain proficiency in Python programming to implement AI solutions effectively.
Evaluating Software Applications:
- Monitor and assess data generated by AI-based software applications.
- Analyze the source code of AI-driven software to ensure proper functionality.
- Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot and resolve AI-related issues.
- Ensure the seamless operation of AI-powered applications, such as company chatbots, to enhance customer interactions.
Research New AI Technology:
- Stay updated on emerging AI technologies and trends.
- Conduct research to identify innovative AI solutions that can enhance operational efficiency.
- Proactively propose and implement AI-driven strategies to solve business problems more efficiently.
Testing Prototypes:
- Conduct thorough testing of AI prototypes to identify and rectify issues early in the development process.
- Collaborate with the development team to refine prototypes for maximum effectiveness.
- Ensure that AI solutions meet performance and accuracy benchmarks.
Writing Computer Code:
- Proficiently write Python code to enhance data analysis capabilities.
- Implement AI algorithms and models to analyze large datasets.
- Collaborate with data engineers to integrate AI solutions into the existing infrastructure.
Preparing Reports:
- Monitor and analyze data to identify patterns, reduce costs, and identify sales and growth opportunities.
- Prepare comprehensive reports on research findings, experimental results, and the development of new AI approaches.
- Communicate findings to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in data analysis, machine learning, and AI model development.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and data manipulation libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of AI software development and source code analysis.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen analytical mindset.
- Proven ability to stay current with AI trends and technologies.
We are an EEOC/AA Employer.
An industry leader, FMP offers well-balanced compensation and benefits programs, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, profit sharing, paid holidays/vacation/sick time, STD/LTD.
Salary Range: $95-$105k based on experience
Position: CAD Technician
Compensation: $ 25 - 27 /hour, depending on experience
Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled CAD Technician to join their team!
Join a dynamic team in a leading engineering firm focused on power grid infrastructure projects. This opportunity offers a chance to grow within the engineering design career path, starting with a role that supports critical infrastructure projects. The position is open due to expansion and the need to enhance the reliability and security of the power grid.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Provide drafting and CAD support for electrical projects
- Develop drawings and documentation for engineering design deliverables
- Update existing drawings and create new documentation
- Utilize Autodesk-based tools, including AutoCAD, Inventor, and Revit
- Collaborate with engineers and designers on technical drawings
- Assist in improving reliability, security, and expansion of the power grid
- Support documentation updates and design revisions
- Assist with continuous drafting detail improvement efforts
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience with CAD software, ideally AutoCAD, Revit, or Inventor
- Drafting background from education or professional experience
- Strong understanding of CAD software functions
- Interest in engineering design and electrical infrastructure
- High School Diploma/GED and college coursework in drafting technology
- Minimum 1 year relevant experience
- AutoCAD experience required
Nice to Have Skills & Experience:
- Exposure to other CAD platforms or MicroStation
- Specialized CAD certification preferred
- Electrical design or drafting coursework
Perks & Benefits:
- 3 different medical health insurance plans, dental, and vision insurance
- Voluntary and Long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off, 401k, and holiday pay
- Weekly direct deposit or pay card deposit
Other Information:
- Collaborative and team-oriented office environment
- Flexible schedule outside of core hours
- Eligible for 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
- Opportunity for growth into Electrical Designer roles
- Company values camaraderie and teamwork
If you are interested in learning more about the CAD Technician opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration. Our client is unable to provide sponsorship at this time.
We are Inceed, a staffing direct placement firm who believes in the possibility of something better. Our mission is simple: We’re here to help every person, whether client, candidate, or employee, find and secure what’s better for them.
Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Revit Technician
6 Month Contract / C2H
$40.00 - $50.00 per hour (W2)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Monday – Friday (40 hours per week)
Are you a Revit Technician looking for an immediately available 6-month contract role for a market leading company that manufacture modular buildings for both the residential & commercial industries?
This company are a market leader in the specialist industry that specialize in the design & manufacturing of modular buildings across residential & commercial industries.
As a Revit Technician, you will be joining a highly experienced team of Revit technicians where you be responsible for the virtual design and construction (VDC) of modular buildings, playing a critical role in clearly communicating & executing design plans.
This role would suit a Revit Technician from a mechanical engineering/construction background, who is wanting an immediately available, days-based contract role with a view to go permanent for the right candidate.
The Role:
- Working from my client's office that is just outside of Minneapolis.
- Design using Revit.
- Immediately available, days-based contract role that is likely to turn into a permanent role for the right candidate.
The Person:
- Extensive and proven experience using Revit
- Thrives in, and enjoys a fast-paced environment
- Happy with an office-based role and looking for an immediately available, days based contract role
Wilf White – Rise Technical – BBBH270452
Job Title: IT Business Analyst – Aviation (Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN)
No. of Positions: 1
Nature of Job: Full time
About the Company:
We design and market "FieldLogs," an open Cloud, Mobile and Wearable platform used to digitize a wide set of enterprise technician-driven processes (Aviation, Oil&Gas, Asset Management, etc.). We are an SME based in Paris, France, India (Virtual) and Minneapolis, USA with mostly large international clients.
Our high-tech innovation in modern technologies is what makes us win. We are experiencing rapid growth internationally (USA, Europe, and IN). See us at our product, an open Cloud, Mobile, and Wearable platform, we create innovative software solutions, providing technological and analytical services. Our advanced technology (Integration of ATA2200/iSpec2200/S1000D) in Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul contributed to our strong international growth and establishing collaborations with the biggest aircraft maintenance companies all over the world.
To support our continued expansion, we are seeking an IT-focused Business Analyst / Management Information Systems (MIS) professional to join our growing team in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN.
The Role :
As an IT Business Analyst, you will play a key role in bridging operational requirements with FieldLogs' technical capabilities. You will work closely with customers, product, and engineering teams to ensure successful implementation, integration, and adoption of our platform.
This position requires strong analytical skills, system understanding, and the ability to translate complex business processes into structured technical specifications within aviation and field operations environments.
Key Responsibilities :
- Gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements
- Translate operational workflows into functional and technical specifications
- Support system integration activities, including API coordination and data mapping
- Ensure alignment between customer enterprise systems and the FieldLogs platform
- Contribute to implementation projects from requirements definition through deployment
- Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering to clarify technical requirements
- Support testing phases (UAT), validation, and go-live preparation
- Prepare documentation including functional specifications and integration documentation
- Participate in client workshops, solution discussions, and pre-sales scoping when needed
Qualifications :
- Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience in IT Business Analysis, MIS, or SaaS implementation environments
- Strong understanding of enterprise system integration, API interoperability, and data mapping
- Experience translating business requirements into structured system documentation
- Exposure to Aviation, MRO, or technician-driven operational environments is a strong advantage
- Ability to collaborate across international and cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical mindset and structured problem-solving skills
- Valid authorization to work in the United States
We offer a competitive compensation package depending on your profile. You will have a unique opportunity of being part of a young and fast-growing team where you can make your mark. This may include taking over and growing our service delivery for a marquee customer depending on your experience, skills, and drive. Compensation to be commensurate to your experience.
Location:
Minneapolis–Saint Paul (MN) preferred.
Occasional travel to client sites may be required, with up to 25% travel expected.
Contact :
Trekea is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster global diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Trekea are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Position: Senior Buyer (Strategic Sourcing / Manufacturing)
Location: Eden Prairie, MN (5 Days Onsite)
Employment: 6 Month Contract-To-Hire (High Likelihood of Conversion)
Pay Rate: $43 - $55 / Hourly
Converting Salary Range: $88,000 – $115,000 (based on experience)
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Buyer who brings deep buying expertise, strong analytical capability, and the confidence to lead strategic sourcing initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who is considered a subject matter expert and is operating at the level of people leadership.
The Senior Buyer will own supplier strategy, drive measurable improvements, and partner cross-functionally to influence cost, delivery, and performance outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations focused on total cost and performance
Analyze spend, inventory, and supplier data to identify savings and improvement opportunities
Develop and manage supplier performance metrics and corrective action plans
Drive long-term category strategies while balancing tactical execution
Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to align sourcing decisions
Serve as a go-to expert for complex supply challenges and supplier relationships
Support and mentor less experienced buyers as needed
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
7+ years of progressive buying or sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ownership of strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier development
Advanced analytical skills with experience driving decisions through data
Strong ERP/MRP experience (SAP preferred)
Advanced Excel skills and comfort analyzing complex spend and inventory data
Experience developing and managing supplier KPIs and performance improvement plans
Proven ability to lead initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive change
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Experience with Power BI, data visualization, or dashboard development
Background in hydromechanical, fabrication, or engineered components
Experience leading sourcing projects or mentoring junior buyers
Exposure to cost modeling, contract negotiations, or long-term category strategy
Certifications such as CPSM, APICS/ASCM, Six Sigma (not required)
