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Komatsu; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Paid time off

Learning & development

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Komatsu in Peoria, IL is seeking a purchasing specialist responsible for order administration, inventory control, and ensuring correct technical data accompanies each purchase order. You will work to optimize lead times and reduce costs while maintaining strong supplier relationships. The role requires 2–3 years in purchasing or materials management, a B.S.

in a related field, and solid knowledge of material planning systems. Local travel may be required; a valid driver’s license is needed.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Business Administration, Industrial Management, or Engineering with 2-3 years purchasing/materials management experience.
• Strong negotiation and written/verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of material planning systems and BOMs.
• Understanding of cost accounting principles and cost reduction strategies.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Order administration: planning, placement, releases, and lot size decisions.
• Inventory control and maintenance of planning policies.
• Ensure current technical data accompanies POs when required.
• Use spreadsheets or databases to track critical materials and reflect data in management systems.
• Process rejected materials: rework, supplier returns, and reordering.
• Expedite commodities to obtain acceptable delivery dates.
• Resolve receiving or invoicing discrepancies.
• Monitor supplier performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Make supplier field trips to maintain relationships and resolve issues.
• Other duties as assigned to support cost and inventory reductions.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Market awareness

Cost reduction

Vendor relations

Education

B.S. in Business Administration or Engineering

Tools

PC-based spreadsheets

Materials management system

Job description

Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big!

Job Overview

Key Job Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Administration for assigned commodities: planning orders to current requirements, placement with suppliers, releases against blanket purchase orders, determination of delivery lot sizes
• Inventory Control for assigned commodities via maintenance of manufacturing system planning policies.
• Insure that correct and current technical data is dispatched with each purchase order as required.
• Provide additional levels of control for critical or high value materials via PC based spreadsheets or data bases. These instruments to accurately reflect data from the primary electronic management system.
• Administer the processing of rejected materials in a timely fashion: rework in house as required, returns to suppliers, reordering to replace unusable inventory, supplier recovery of scrap and rework
• Expedite assigned commodities when expediter is unable to obtain an acceptable delivery date.
• Resolve receiving or invoicing discrepancies.
• All duties and responsibilities of the position are to be approached with the goal of realizing continuous direct or indirect cost and inventory reductions.
• Monitor supplier performance reports and recommend corrective action where required.
• Make field trips to suppliers as required to maintain optimum relationships in respect to product or communications issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• B.S. in Business Administration, Industrial Management, or Engineering, plus 2 - 3 years' experience in Purchasing or Materials Management or 3 - 5 years of related industrial Purchasing experience.
• Ability to be an effective negotiator.
• Basic understanding of the technology involved in the production or processing of assigned commodities.
• Knowledge of material planning systems, bills of material, and other computer-based purchasing and inventory management systems.
• Knowledge of basic cost accounting principles and an understanding of value engineering and applications to cost reduction programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Understanding of current market conditions and business climate as related to assigned commodities.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

Additional Information

At Komatsu, salaries are based on:

• Experience and Skills
• Market Rates
• Role Responsibilities
• Education and Certifications
• Geographic Location

Hiring Range

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $59,400 - $74,200. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

Company Benefits

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company's founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com.

EEO Statement

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Aff