Buyer I

Summary: The Buyer I conducts transactions involved in the procurement of manufacturing materials for KHS USA, Inc. including raw materials, machined parts and sub assemblies, tools, supplies, services etc. in accordance with approved requisitions and procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reviews requisitions for materials within the Company’s enterprise resource planning system; analyzes each item for quantity, specifications and delivery requirements; develops and investigates sources; issues request for quotation for those items not covered by existing arrangements Identifies alternate sourcing if needed based on quality, price and delivery; contacts potential suppliers and negotiates to obtain quotes on most favorable terms Determines best source by evaluating quotation or by application of an existing arrangement or by approved procedures; interviews vendor representatives Produces purchase orders within prescribed dollar limits (less than $5000) and under supervision of Senior Buyer or Manager (greater than $5000); negotiates the lowest possible cost balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs Performs follow-up work on orders to ensure vendor compliance with terms of purchase especially deliver dates and quantity/quality; evaluates vendor performance based on personal knowledge of quality, prices, service and delivery as well as feed back from the shop floor, receiving and engineering Maintains procurement records by purchase orders; tracks cost savings successes Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action Instructs and assists personnel responsible for invoicing; resolves invoice deficiencies Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Competencies Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to interpret data from manufacturing requisitions and procure the materials needed at price/quality standards in the shortest time frame High attention to detail to update resource planning database Ability to research, negotiate and communicate with suppliers and end users Ability to interact successfully with members of sales, engineering, production and shipping/receiving groups to resolve purchased part related issues. Analytical ? Ability to understand complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data. Business Awareness - Displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition. Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; conserves organizational resources. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources. Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Initiative - Takes independent actions and calculated risks. Education and/or Experience Associate’s Degree in Business; two years related experience in manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience Language Skills Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, contract documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Computer Skills Working knowledge of MS Office Applications. Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the use of resource planning database software with