Indirect Buyer (51689)

Salary Range $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year

Position Type Full Time

Category Supply Chain

Description

Gradian is an engineering-led, full-line thermal solutions partner serving data center and other mission-critical, commercial, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Maple Grove, MN, with additional facilities across North America, we design and manufacture liquid cooling systems, air handling equipment, heat rejection units, and modular, factory-assembled thermal management solutions.

Gradian was founded through the unification of four complementary, established brands: MAS HVAC, Daedex, DeepCoolAI, and EcoChillers. Together, we act as a single-source provider, deploying cooling technologies as scalable systems optimized for efficiency, spatial constraints, and overall performance. With a vertically integrated engineering and manufacturing model, we pair rapid design turnaround with precision fabrication, so customers can move faster on complex projects where reliability, timeline, and quality all matter.

Why work here

At Gradian, you'll work alongside others who get genuinely fired up by complex problems, see your work go from first sketch to job site in weeks, not years, and know that while we're developing the technologies critical for AI infrastructure to scale, our culture remains people-first by design.

It is core to our identity that we operate as one team - driving to win together, energizing others, and building lasting relationships that make the work fun and rewarding.

Position Summary:

The Indirect Materials Buyer is responsible for managing the day-to-day procurement of non-production materials, supplies, equipment, and services that support company operations. This role ensures purchase requests are processed efficiently, materials are ordered and delivered on time, inventory levels are maintained, and internal customers receive the support needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing, this position is primarily focused on procurement execution and operational support. The role will also help establish and improve purchasing and inventory processes as the organization continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and process purchase requests from internal stakeholders
• Source materials and services through approved suppliers and obtain quotations as needed
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders
• Monitor open orders, expedite deliveries when necessary, and resolve supplier issues
• Serve as the primary point of contact for routine supplier communications
• Support inventory management activities, including replenishment planning and inventory tracking for indirect materials
• Coordinate with receiving, warehouse, operations, maintenance, engineering, and other departments to ensure materials are delivered to the appropriate location and end user
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and supplier records within company systems
• Assist with invoice discrepancies, order issues, and delivery challenges
• Help establish, document, and improve purchasing, inventory, and request management processes
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, visibility, and service levels within indirect procurement operations
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience. Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, supply chain, or related operational roles
• Experience using ERP, purchasing, or inventory management systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across functions

Preferred

• Experience purchasing indirect materials, MRO supplies, facilities-related items, office supplies, safety products, or services
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience documenting or improving business processes

Key Success Factors

• Timely and accurate processing of purchase orders
• Reliable supply of indirect materials and services
• Strong internal customer support, responsiveness, and communication
• Effective management of supplier follow-up and issue resolution
• Accurate purchasing and inventory records
• Contribution to developing scalable procurement and inventory processes

Benefits:

• Medical, vision, and dental plans
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Group term life insurance coverage
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care plans available
• 8 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays, and generous PTO policy
• 401k matching
• Company paid events
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Education assistance program

EEO Statement:

Gradian Thermal Solutions is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other legally protected status.

Employment decisions at Gradian are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and actively promote a culture of fairness, equity, and opportunity.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, in accordance with applicable laws.