Buyer I

Komatsu Mining Corp.

Peoria (IL)

On-site

USD 59,000 - 74,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k / Savings plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Komatsu is seeking a Buyer I in Peoria, IL to manage PO placement and inventory for key commodities. You will coordinate with suppliers, maintain data integrity in purchasing systems, and drive cost and inventory reductions while ensuring accurate technical data accompanies each order.

The role emphasizes proactive supplier management, expedites when needed, and collaboration across teams to support production efficiency. Requires a BS and 2–3 years purchasing experience.

Qualifications

B.S. in Business Administration, Industrial Management, or Engineering, with 2–3 years in Purchasing or Materials Management.
Ability to negotiate effectively.
Understanding of material planning systems and BOMs.
Knowledge of cost accounting principles and value engineering for cost reduction.
Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

Purchase Order Administration for assigned commodities: plan orders to current requirements, place with suppliers, releases against blanket purchase orders, determine delivery lot sizes.
Inventory Control for assigned commodities via maintenance of planning policies.
Ensure current technical data is dispatched with each purchase order.
Maintain data accuracy in PC-based spreadsheets/databases reflecting the main ERP system.
Process rejected materials: rework, returns, reorders, supplier recovery of scrap and rework.
Expedite commodities to obtain acceptable delivery dates.
Resolve receiving or invoicing discrepancies.
Seek continuous cost and inventory reductions across duties.
Monitor supplier performance and suggest corrective actions.
Make field trips to suppliers to maintain product/communication relations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Planning knowledge

Cost accounting understanding

Driver's license

Education

B.S. in Business Administration, Industrial Management, or Engineering

Job description

Buyer I 9/30/26 Peoria, Illinois, USA, 61639 37145 Onsite Position

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Job Overview

Controls Purchase Order placement and maintenance with suppliers for $15 - 18 million per year in assigned commodities. Shares responsibility for $3 - 5 million per month in inventory of assigned commodities.

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.

Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
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.