CAPEX & MRO Procurement Leader

Krones; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision package

401(k) program

Job summary

Krones Inc. seeks a Buyer in the US to manage CAPEX and MRO sourcing, including equipment, parts, and services. You will lead supplier negotiations, drive cost reductions, and align purchasing with engineering and operations to meet project goals.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in procurement, experience with SAP and Power BI, and a proven ability to manage complex supplier relationships in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher with 5+ years of related business experience.
• Prefer 2+ years in a purchasing environment with commodity responsibility.
• Knowledge of SAP Applications, Power BI and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAPEX and MRO sourcing strategies and supplier relationships.
• Lead RFQs/RFPs and competitive bidding processes.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, warranties, and service agreements.
• Identify cost reductions and cost avoidance opportunities.
• Support CAPEX projects from sourcing to delivery and implementation.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive supplier SKU consolidation.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Krones Inc. seeks a Buyer in the US to manage CAPEX and MRO sourcing, including equipment, parts, and services. You will lead supplier negotiations, drive cost reductions, and align purchasing with engineering and operations to meet project goals.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in procurement, experience with SAP and Power BI, and a proven ability to manage complex supplier relationships in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.