Buyer

Overview Kadant Johnson is seeking a highly detailed, analytical, and growth-oriented individual for a Buyer position in the Supply Chain Department. Responsibilities
Procurement of raw materials, purchased parts, and management of the supply chain
Assuring the availability of materials that meet specifications
Maintain product knowledge in all areas of commodity responsibility
Maintain involvement in all aspects of the product as it relates to the supply base
Supporting the assigning and maintaining of part numbers during the COPS process
Structuring Bill of Materials (BOM)
Coordinating aspects of part number management
ECN acknowledgement and implementation.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field coupled with strong purchasing experience
Strong critical thinking skills
Negotiation and communication skills required

This position will work closely with operations, new product development and engineering teams to ensure demands are met. The Buyer must maintain a positive, supportive and appreciative attitude, displaying active listening to others and embracing different points of view. Successful candidate will demonstrate an interest in personal learning and development, seek feedback from multiple sources about how to improve and develop, modify behavior based on feedback or self-analysis of past mistakes.