Contract - Buyer

Komatsu; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Komatsu in Longview, Texas, seeks a Contract Buyer to support OEM and aftermarket procurement. The role focuses on supplier selection, cost, quality, and delivery in a contract assignment arranged through a staffing agency.

Responsibilities include planning, expediting, and managing POs, while maintaining supplier data and supporting ERP-driven processes to prevent production downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations or business is required.
• Associate's degree with relevant experience may be considered.
• CPIM, CSCP or CPM certification is a plus.
• Experience in an ERP environment (SAP a plus) and MS Office aptitude.
• Strong relational skills and ability to work with all departments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and procure materials to support OEM and aftermarket sales.
• Create and manage purchase orders; expediting to meet due dates.
• Control material costs and support cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain supplier records, lead-times, and MRP-related settings.
• Resolve PO discrepancies and support ERN/ECN processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement

Negotiation

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations or Business

Associate's degree with experience

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Contract - Buyer

Longview, Texas, USA, 75603 - Onsite Position

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Job Overview

We are currently hiring a Buyer for a Contract assignment to support our Longview, TX operations.This position is responsible for supplier selection and procurementfunctions directly associated with the needs for materials and services. These products and services are to be secured at cost,quality, and delivery competitive levels consistent with Company policy and performance standards.This position is further responsible for the timely planning, manufacturing scheduling and inventory control of the products manufactured by Komatsu.

This position will be contracted through a stang agency and not a Komatsu employee

Key Job Responsibilities

• Work SAFE and be an advocate for Safety.
• Planning and procuring materials to support OEM and Aftermarket sales. Ensure orders are received to quality specications from suppliers on the required due dates through expediting and overall order management to prevent production stoppages and workforce downtime.
• Maintain and control material costs. Provide support to cost reduction teams. Adherence to existing supplier contracts as directed by senior personnel. Review and resolve supplier performance issues. Creation of purchase orders to external suppliers.
• Maintains suppler information records, lead-times, source list, material master data, purchase orders and MRP related settings.
• Resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies including pricing, quantity and/or shipping/receiving issues. Initiate requests for product development and support ERN/ECN process and the ow of information.
• Supplier development to improve quality, delivery, and reduce total cost of ownership. Provide direction and support to build supplier relationships with a long-term approach.
• Coordinate and disposition rejected parts in a prompt /cost eective manner to prevent production stoppages and workforce downtime. Recover associated costs from rejected materials and warranty items COPQ.
• Ensure orders are received from suppliers on the specied due dates through expediting and overall purchase order management including management of MRP messages to prevent production stoppages and workforce downtime.
• Support compliance initiatives (ex. NAFTA and Country of Origin collection, Conict Minerals compliance, UK Modern Slavery, etc.).Creation and analysis of reports as specied by management.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Operations or Business. AnAssociate's degree in combination with relevant experience and training will be considered.
• Must possess analytical/critical thinking skills CPIM, CSCP or CPM Certication a plus Experience 0 -1 years of relevant working experience.
• Experience working in an ERP environment (SAP a plus) MS Oce aptitude, Professional and Positive attitude.
• Strong relational skills, ability to work with all departments, fosters teamwork and a positivework environment.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions.We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose.We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion.United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment.Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence.Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people.Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future.If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!

If you want to learn more about Komatsu, please visit our website at https://www.komatsu.com/.