Strategic Global Materials Buyer

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch-Glitsch is seeking a Buyer to support the procurement of raw materials globally that enable safe, reliable, and profitable execution of our products. This role requires more than transactional buying.

The successful candidate will apply critical thinking, economic thinking, and sound business judgment to understand trade-offs, challenge assumptions, identify alternatives, and make procurement decisions that improve overall business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business outcomes.
• Experience analyzing data, prioritizing work, and applying critical and economic thinking to achieve business outcomes.
• Experience collaborating cross functionally, making data driven decisions, or being accountable for cost, quality, or delivery outcomes.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure raw materials (primarily stainless steel) to support production schedules and customer requirements.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships focused on safety, quality, delivery, and total cost.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements aligned with business needs and market conditions.
• Collaborate with internal partners to resolve supply issues and mitigate risk.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leverage ERP/MRP systems to manage purchase orders, deliveries, and data integrity.
• Identify opportunities to optimize procurement processes and create superior value.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Koch-Glitsch is seeking a Buyer to support the procurement of raw materials globally that enable safe, reliable, and profitable execution of our products. This role requires more than transactional buying.

The successful candidate will apply critical thinking, economic thinking, and sound business judgment to understand trade-offs, challenge assumptions, identify alternatives, and make procurement decisions that improve overall business outcomes.