Procurement & Inventory Specialist

KSM Castings USA, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KSMCastings NC, Inc. is seeking a Buyer in the Purchasing department to manage procurement of new materials and equipment and maintain inventory to meet demand.

You will interact with vendors to ensure on-time delivery, negotiate prices, review supplier performance, and coordinate with AP, Finance, and logistics to resolve issues.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in Business Administration or similar and 2+ years of manufacturing procurement experience.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Business Administration or similar discipline.
• Two (2) or more years’ experience in manufacturing procurement.

Responsibilities

• Ensures timeliness of product delivery through frequent vendor interaction.
• Develops strategies and negotiates with suppliers to obtain lowest possible prices.
• Reviews supplier performance and drives improvements with suppliers.
• Expedites back orders and develops alternatives to resolve shortages.
• Coordinates daily procurement and distribution plans.
• Maintains approved vendor lists and updates open PRs and POs.
• Works with AP, Finance, and logistics to resolve issues.
• Assists inventory counts and audits.
• Prepares updates for management as required.

Skills

Procurement

Education

Associate Degree in Business Administration or similar discipline

Job description

KSMCastings NC, Inc. is seeking a Buyer in the Purchasing department to manage procurement of new materials and equipment and maintain inventory to meet demand.

You will interact with vendors to ensure on-time delivery, negotiate prices, review supplier performance, and coordinate with AP, Finance, and logistics to resolve issues.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in Business Administration or similar and 2+ years of manufacturing procurement experience.