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Strategic Buyer

Job in Hopkins, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55305, USA
Listing for: Core 4 Solutions, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Business Systems/ Tech Analyst
  • IT/Tech
    Business Systems/ Tech Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 USD Yearly USD 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and relationship-driven Strategic Buyer to join our growing team. This role supports and gradually takes shared ownership of supplier relationships, procurement activities, and sourcing strategy across enterprise hardware and infrastructure. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and interested in developing into a long-term sourcing and procurement leader.

This position blends hands-on execution and works closely with senior leadership to evaluate supplier offerings, manage vendor relationships, and support purchasing decisions in a fast-moving market.

About Core 4

We specialize in AI hardware, GPUs, and data center solutions that power some of the most demanding workloads in the industry. Our team operates in a high-growth, execution-focused environment where sourcing excellence directly impacts our success.

We are looking for individuals who want to grow with the company and play a meaningful role in building long-term supplier partnerships and procurement strategy.

What You’ll Do
  • Supplier Account Management: Open and manage new supplier accounts across OEMs, distributors, and secondary-market partners
  • Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key strategic suppliers
  • Package Evaluation: Analyze hardware and infrastructure packages for pricing, configuration, availability, and business fit
  • Procurement Support: Assist with sourcing decisions, negotiations, and ongoing commercial terms
  • RMA Coordination: Manage and coordinate RMAs with suppliers and manufacturers
  • Market Intelligence: Track supplier performance, pricing trends, lead times, and reliability
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with sales and operations teams to align sourcing with demand
  • Growth & Ownership: Over time, assume shared or primary responsibility for specific suppliers or sourcing categories. Pay will also increase over time via performance incentives.
What We’re Looking For
  • Strong Communicator: Comfortable building and maintaining professional supplier relationships
  • Organized & Analytical: Detail-oriented with the ability to evaluate complex hardware packages and pricing
  • Self-Motivated: Able to operate independently while supporting broader team objectives
  • Business-Minded: Interest in procurement, sourcing strategy, and commercial decision-making
  • Tech Curious: Willingness to learn enterprise hardware, data center infrastructure, and AI-related systems
  • Team Player: Comfortable working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Experience: Background in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, operations, or vendor management is preferred but not required
Why Join Core 4?
  • Career Growth: Clear path toward senior sourcing or procurement leadership roles
  • High-Impact Role: Procurement plays a critical role in our ability to execute and scale
  • Fast-Growth Environment: Be part of a company operating in one of the fastest-growing technology sectors
  • Learning Opportunity: Gain hands-on experience across suppliers, pricing, and market dynamics
  • Proximity to Leadership: Work directly with leadership on sourcing decisions that impact the business
Pay

$75,000.00 - $ per year

Job Type

Full-time

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Compensation Package
  • Performance bonus
Schedule
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
Education Ability to Commute Ability to Relocate
  • Eden Prairie, MN 55346:
    Relocate before starting work (Required)
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