Be yourself at Protolabs Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams. Why Protolabs? We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.
This is a hybrid role based out of Maple Plain, MN.
The Indirect Buyer is responsible for purchasing general expenditures and services in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures; reviewing and analyzing purchase requisitions, issuing RFQ requests, and reviewing quotations; purchasing goods and services consistent with our values.

What you'll do:

Review requisitions and to permit competitive procurement of non-complex items
Buys in accordance with requisitions and requests
With guidance from Category Manager, seeks new sources of supply
Review, and compare price, quantity, quality, availability, and terms and conditions, payment terms
Issues purchase orders to procure designated types of expenditures
Prepares revisions to purchase orders when requirements change
Monitors orders and expedites delivery
Reconciles discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders
Assists receiving personnel in resolving supplier issues
Maintains records, source information, and purchasing reference files
Ensures all documentation requirements for new suppliers are filed in the document management system
Ensures that risks related to services and supplies are identified and communicated
Perform other related duties as assigned

What it takes:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Detail oriented for accuracy of work performed
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Robust analytical skills

Strong business acumen and knowledge of upstream and downstream functions throughout a business
Strong negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the supply chain
Proficient with all Microsoft Office products

What's in it for you?

We offer a competitive total compensation package
In addition, we offer competitive benefits including but not limited to:
Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
Dental and Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid caregiver leave
You will receive PTO + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours
401k with company match and immediate vest
Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount
And More!

Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role. Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Physical Demands: While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Work Environment: Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.