Strategic Technical Buyer: SAP, Sourcing & Logistics

KEB America, Inc.; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Technical Buyer at KEB America, Inc. will source, purchase, and manage supply of technical components, materials, and services to support manufacturing and operations.

You’ll collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Suppliers to ensure materials meet quality standards and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement. Requirements include an AS/BS in Supply Chain or related field or 3+ years in a related role, plus strong negotiation, analytical, and SAP

Qualifications

• The requirements listed below are representative of the education, certifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure technical components, raw materials, assemblies, equipment and services in support of operational requirements.
• Evaluate supplier pricing, lead times, overall performance, and capacity to ensure reliable supply.
• Set up and maintain main data in SAP
• Generate, create, alter, and cancel purchase orders
• Obtain and enter purchase order confirmations from suppliers to SAP
• Coordinate with suppliers and KEB departments for direct or indirect material
• Determine whether air freight or sea freight is necessary for goods coming from international vendors
• Obtain quotes for and source items /services
• Update purchase orders to reflect current information regarding the status of inbound goods to KEB America
• Assist with inventory management
• Follow up on or expedite purchase orders
• Create and update vendor information
• Assist in the part change process
• Assist in new part creation
• Purchasing, procurement, or planning projects/tasks as assigned
• Follow safety rules and keep clean/orderly work area
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Education

AS/BS in Supply Chain or related

3+ years experience in related field

Tools

SAP/ERP

Job description

The Technical Buyer at KEB America, Inc. will source, purchase, and manage supply of technical components, materials, and services to support manufacturing and operations.

You’ll collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Suppliers to ensure materials meet quality standards and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement. Requirements include an AS/BS in Supply Chain or related field or 3+ years in a related role, plus strong negotiation, analytical, and SAP