Strategic CAPEX & MRO Buyer

Krones AG; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Krones Inc. designs, manufactures and installs packaging systems for beverage and food industries in the US. The Buyer will lead CAPEX and MRO sourcing, manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and drive cost reduction while ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Maintenance and Operations to define requirements, execute RFQs/RFPs, and implement strategic supplier initiatives across CAPEX projects and maintenance spares.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Requires a bachelor’s degree or high school diploma with at least 5 years of related business experience.
• Prefer a minimum of 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.
• Lead RFQs/RFPs and competitive bidding processes.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, warranties, and service agreements.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities.
• Support CAPEX projects from sourcing through delivery and implementation.
• Monitor supplier performance and consolidate suppliers/SKUs.

Skills

SAP Applications

Power BI

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma with 5 years related experience

Job description

Krones Inc. designs, manufactures and installs packaging systems for beverage and food industries in the US. The Buyer will lead CAPEX and MRO sourcing, manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and drive cost reduction while ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Maintenance and Operations to define requirements, execute RFQs/RFPs, and implement strategic supplier initiatives across CAPEX projects and maintenance spares.