Supply Chain Analyst / Senior Purchasing Agent

Job Description

Supply Chain Analyst / Senior Purchasing Agent

Compensation: Starting pay of $60,000-77,000/yr three performance-based bonuses per year!

Location: Either Sidney, NE; or Minneapolis, KS office dependent on candidate’s location.

Huyett is a progressive and growing master distributor and manufacturer of industrial fasteners. We are looking for a results-driven, analytical professional who has excellent communication skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task. This is a dynamic position where the incumbent will strategize raw material fulfillment and vendor development in an evolving global supply chain network. We offer these benefits and more:

• Triannual profit sharing bonuses on top of regular pay.
• 401(k), with a generous employer match and a year-one full vestment.
• Full benefits, including free health insurance option for non-tobacco users.
• Best-in-class Company Health Club.
• Generous paid-time-off policies, including paid holidays, bereavement, and parental leave.
• Comprehensive on-boarding training program.
• Great culture with supportive teammates.
• Supportive managerial feedback.
• Responsibilities:
• Source and negotiate with global suppliers for key raw materials. Evaluate and qualify new suppliers to ensure compliance with company quality and reliability standards, and monitor global commodity markets to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or delivery reliability.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships to ensure consistent supply, favorable pricing, and long-term strategic alignment, while conducting regular performance reviews and driving corrective actions when needed.
• Work closely with production planning and inventory teams to maintain optimal stock levels that balance supply reliability with inventory cost targets, using report data to refine replenishment models, minimize excess inventory, and prevent stockouts.
• Track industry trends, tariffs, and freight rate changes to anticipate cost and supply impacts, and develop risk mitigation strategies for supply disruptions and market volatility.
• Partner with engineering, sales, and operations to align purchasing strategy with product development and production needs, while participating in project teams for new product introductions and major cost-reduction initiatives.
• Continuously improve purchasing workflows, supplier onboarding processes, and ERP system utilization, while providing input for reporting enhancements in the purchasing function.
• Develop and maintain expertise on industry specifications, standards, and material requirements. Ensure all purchased materials meet applicable specifications and compliance requirements, and serve as an internal resource for interpreting technical documents and collaborating with engineering and quality teams to resolve specification-related issues.
• Ideal Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, customer service, or accounting in a business setting.
• Strong administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and on time.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel proficiency required) and experience working with ERP systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for working with vendors and internal teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet when handling vendor or supply issues.
• Ability to work independently while being a contributing member of a team.
• Willingness and capacity to learn technical specifications and industry standards relevant to our products.
• Ability to work at a desk full-time.
  
  

EEOE: Huyett is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

To Learn More About Huyett:

• See www.huyett.com to learn about the company’s products, services, and commercial offerings.
• See www.huyett.com/careers to learn about company history, leadership, and management practices
  
  

Company Description

Huyett is a manufacturer and master distributor of industrial fasteners that leverages superior customer service, data analytics, e-commerce, and a direct sales force to realize significant competitive advantage. The firm currently has five locations in North America primarily serving the production fastener distribution market. With private ownership, this 110-year-old company bears leadership that is transparent and resourceful with open book management and profit sharing to team members. The firm has a rock-solid balance sheet and while fast-paced, is stable and will be here for the long run, absent of sell-out or market risks.

Huyett is a manufacturer and master distributor of industrial fasteners that leverages superior customer service, data analytics, e-commerce, and a direct sales force to realize significant competitive advantage. The firm currently has five locations in North America primarily serving the production fastener distribution market. With private ownership, this 110-year-old company bears leadership that is transparent and resourceful with open book management and profit sharing to team members. The firm has a rock-solid balance sheet and while fast-paced, is stable and will be here for the long run, absent of sell-out or market risks.