Strategic Technical Buyer – Industrial Automation

KEB America, Inc.; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KEB America, Inc. in Shakopee, MN, is seeking a Technical Buyer to source components and materials that meet engineering and production requirements.

This on-site role manages purchasing workflows, creates and tracks purchase orders in ERP/MRP, evaluates suppliers, negotiates terms, and coordinates with engineering, production, and logistics to align material availability with project timelines. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential, with experience in

Qualifications

• Experience with purchasing processes and PO management.
• Strong supplier negotiation and contract skills.
• Ability to evaluate supplier quality and total cost of ownership.
• Technical understanding of industrial automation components.
• Analytical, organized, detail-oriented with multitasking.
• Excellent written and spoken communication; cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in manufacturing purchasing; ISO familiarity preferred.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure components meeting requirements.
• Create and track purchase orders in ERP/MRP.
• Coordinate with suppliers for on-time delivery and pricing.
• Evaluate suppliers for quality and cost.
• Support contract negotiations and terms.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, logistics.
• Maintain procurement records and monitor market trends.

Skills

Purchasing processes

Purchase orders

Negotiation

Supplier evaluation

Technical aptitude

Analytical skills

Communication

ISO familiarity

Manufacturing purchasing

Education

Degree in supply chain/business/engineering

Related field experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

KEB America, Inc. in Shakopee, MN, is seeking a Technical Buyer to source components and materials that meet engineering and production requirements.

This on-site role manages purchasing workflows, creates and tracks purchase orders in ERP/MRP, evaluates suppliers, negotiates terms, and coordinates with engineering, production, and logistics to align material availability with project timelines. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential, with experience in