Buyer II - Manufacturing

Komline; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Komline is seeking a Buyer II to manage procurement activities, vendor relations, and materials planning for its manufacturing operations in the Rockford, IL area. You will source and purchase raw materials, components, and supplies, collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams on launches, and track procurement KPIs, lead times, and cost savings.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong computer skills, and proficiency with ERP and inventory management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or related field.
• Proficiency with ERP and inventory management applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members, clients, and suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase raw materials, components, and supplies in alignment with production needs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams on product launches and supplier development.
• Track and report procurement KPIs, lead times, cost savings, and vendor compliance.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, RFQs, and contracts.
• Record PO acknowledgments and update PO discrepancies.
• Expedite procurement activities to meet demand and purchasing strategies.
• Develop an effective system for monitoring purchase orders.
• Coordinate deliveries and rectify backorders or missing products.
• Assist buyers with maintaining inventory levels and materials.
• Communicate with management to ensure order accuracy.
• Monitor quality and timeliness of supplied products; manage returns/replacements.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve timeliness and quality issues.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and internal/external customers.
• Research and resolve accounts payable nonconformance with suppliers.

Skills

Interpersonal ability

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Inventory management software

Job description

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. Servicing 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.

Having a strong background in manufacturing, the Buyer II will manage procurement activities, vendor relations, and materials planning. The Buyer II will play a critical role in ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of raw materials, components, and services essential to the production operations. The Buyer II will also be responsible for purchasing products, goods, and materials to support the operations, customer service, and sales teams.

Responsibilities:

• Source, negotiate, and purchase raw materials, components, and supplies in alignment with production needs
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams on product launches and supplier development
• Track and report on procurement KPIs, lead times, cost savings, and vendor compliance
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, RFQs, and contracts
• Recording purchase order acknowledgments and updating PO discrepancies
• Expediting and performing 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
• Developing an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders
• Working within the management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders and report any back ordered or missing products
• Assisting buyers with maintaining inventory levels and materials on a regular basis
• Effectively communicating with the management team to ensure all orders are accurate
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied; may coordinate the return of damaged goods and/or replacement items
• Communicate with vendors to resolve problems with timeliness and product quality
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with suppliers, internal, and external customers
• Research and resolve account payables nonconformance with suppliers

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Supply Chain, Business, Finance, etc.) or equivalent experience
• Computer skills and aptitude to learn internal Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Inventory Management applications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products
• Proficient Interpersonal ability to work with team members, clients, and suppliers
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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