Purchasing Buyer

KSM CASTINGS USA INC; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

KSM Castings NC, Inc. is seeking a Buyer in the Purchasing department to manage material and equipment procurement and maintain inventory to meet demand. The role emphasizes vendor interaction, strategic sourcing, and supplier performance reviews to optimize cost and delivery reliability.

Responsibilities include coordinating procurement plans, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring service levels while reporting updates to management. Office supplies are also managed within this role.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business administration or similar discipline is required.
• Two or more years of experience in manufacturing procurement.

Responsibilities

• Ensures timeliness of product delivery and the quality of the product delivered through frequent interaction with vendors.
• Develop strategies and negotiate with suppliers to purchase products at the lowest possible price.
• Reviews supplier performance and meets with suppliers to address issues and negotiate improvement.
• Expedite and devise alternative solutions to resolve back orders in a timely manner.
• Coordinates and communicates daily procurement and distribution plans.
• Develops internal cross-functional relationships to enhance the purchasing process.
• Meets or exceeds established service level goals for assigned items / suppliers.
• Responsible for developing and presenting updates to management as required.
• Maintain and order Office Supplies.
• Update approved vendor list as needed.
• Update open PR’S list daily.
• Check the status of Open PO’S.
• Work with AP, Finance, and logistics Dept. to resolve any issues.
• Assist inventory counts and audits.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Inventory management

Procurement planning

Education

Associate Degree in Business Administration or similar discipline

Job description

KSM Castings NC, Inc.

Job Designation: Buyer

Department: Purchasing

Duties (Brief description of the principal task involved)

The holder of the position is responsible for purchasing new material and equipment and maintaining proper inventory to fulfill demand requirements of the business.

Description of activities (List of all key tasks/processes actually carried out)

The holder of the position ...

• Ensures timeliness of product delivery and the quality of the product delivered through frequent interaction with vendors.
• Develop strategies and negotiate with suppliers to purchase products at the lowest possible price.
• Reviews supplier performance and meets with suppliers to address issues and negotiate improvement

opportunities and follow up steps Expedite and devises alternative solutions to resolve back orders in a timely manner.

• Coordinates and communicates daily procurement and distribution plans.
• Develops internal cross-functional relationships to enhance the purchasing process.
• Meets or exceeds established service level goals for assigned items / suppliers.
• Responsible for developing and presenting updates to management as required.
• Maintain and order Office Supplies
• Update approved vendor list as needed
• Update open PR’S list daily
• Check the status of Open PO’S
• Work with AP, Finance, and logistics Dept. to resolve any issues.
• Assist inventory counts and audits

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee must comply with all safety regulations and proper operating procedures, utilizing required safety equipment at all times.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

Perform The Essential Functions Of This Position.

Required professional training:

• Associate Degree in Business Administration or similar discipline
• Two (2), plus years’ experience in

manufacturing procurement role