Buyer II

Komline; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Komline is seeking a Buyer I responsible for purchasing products, goods, and materials to support our operations and sales teams. This role ensures that all purchases meet our standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor degree in Business or Finance, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Three or more years of experience in manufacturing procurement is preferred. Join us in Rockford, Illinois!

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing procurement preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions and purchase orders.
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied.
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with suppliers and customers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory Management applications

Job description

About Komline

As a pioneering leader at the forefront of advanced separation technologies, Komline has built a global reputation for its engineering excellence. Through a combination of innovative engineering, cutting‑edge manufacturing, and decades of experience, Komline continues to produce the highest quality equipment by maintaining its own integrated manufacturing facilities. Serving our core markets of Water & Process, Agricultural & Renewables, and Industrials, we pride ourselves on providing end‑to‑end separation solutions tailored to meet our clients’ needs. With a continuous record of rapid expansion and strategic acquisitions, Komline sets itself apart as we welcome and continue to grow our burgeoning business.

This Opportunity

Recognized as the leader in providing the highest quality coolant filtration products and services, we proudly serve the US automotive, aerospace, agriculture, and general machine tool industries. Uniquely positioned in our ability to produce large central systems for an entire plant down to individual filters for a single cutting machine on the floor, our proprietary filtration and cooling technologies come second to none. The Buyer I is responsible for purchasing products, goods, and materials to support our operations, customer service, and sales teams. All purchases will meet our organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Process requisitions and purchase orders
• Record purchase order acknowledgments and update Purchase Order (PO) discrepancies
• Expedite and perform procurement activities to ensure the organization's current and anticipated demand for products and materials (stock and non-stock) are met and in alignment with purchasing strategies
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied; coordinate the return of damaged goods and/or replacement items
• Effectively communicate with the management team to ensure all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders and report any back ordered or missing products
• Communicate with vendors to resolve problems with timeliness and product quality. Negotiate and coordinate vendor returns for aging, expired, or excess inventory
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with one or more suppliers, vendors, internal or external customers
• Research and resolve account payables nonconformance with suppliers
• Assist other buyers with maintaining inventory levels and materials on a regular basis
• Develop an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business, Finance, or related field or an equivalent of related experience
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members, clients, and suppliers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products and ability to learn Komline’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and Inventory Management applications
• Basic arithmetic
• Self-starter and ability to work independently with close attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing procurement

Equal Opportunity Statement

Komline is an EEO Employer- M/F/Vets/Disabled