Technical Buyer

Mercedes Benz U.S. International; Auburn, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Group life & disability

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Job summary

KettenWulf, Inc. in Auburn, AL is seeking a Technical Buyer to coordinate accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting for the U.S. subsidiary in close cooperation with the Finance Department at Eslohe, Germany. This is an in-person role based in Auburn.

Key duties include developing supplier networks, managing RFQs, negotiating costs, forecasting material demand, generating purchase orders, and collaborating with international locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with business knowledge.
• 3+ years purchasing in an industrial environment.
• Negotiating to achieve cost savings.
• German language skills.
• Willingness to join an international team.

Responsibilities

• Support the establishment of a new plant.
• Develop supplier network for materials and services.
• Manage RFQ process to solicit multiple bids.
• Compare quotes and seek cost savings opportunities.
• Forecast future material demand.
• Generate and release purchase orders; track until delivery.
• Collaborate with international locations.
• Support supplier audits when required.

Skills

Manufacturing tech & metals

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Business knowledge or business studies

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Technical Buyer

Founded in 1925 in Eslohe, Germany, KettenWulf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of a wide range of precision-engineered conveyor chains and sprockets serving a diverse base of OEM and End-User industrial customers worldwide. KettenWulf, Inc. serves North America and South America.

WAGES $70,000 - $80,000/year

POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

KettenWulf seeks a Technical Buyer to join the growing U.S. subsidiary of KettenWulf, based in Auburn, AL. This role is responsible for coordinating all processes and activities related to accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting for the U.S. subsidiary in close cooperation with the Finance Department at KettenWulf’s factory headquarters in Eslohe, Germany. The position is an in-person role.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support in the establishment of a new plant
• Development supplier network for manufacturing operation including suppliers for raw materials, semi-finished parts, consumables, services and capital assets
• Develop and follow process for Requests for Quotations (RFQ) to solicit multiple bids according to relevant criteria from engineering, operations, and production personnel
• Compare and evaluate suppliers’ quotes; seek negotiation opportunities
• Conduct regular forecasting of future demand for materials
• Generate and release purchase orders to vendors and track orders until goods delivery and invoicing
• Close collaboration with international locations
• Support supplier audits when required

Job Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree mechanical engineering with additional business management knowledge or business studies with additional technical qualifications
• Technical Experience in the field of manufacturing technology and metals
• At least 3 years work experience as purchaser or similar position in the industrial environment
• Negotiating experience to identify and leverage cost savings opportunities
• Experience in working with SAP, proficient in MS Office
• Organizational talent as well as an analytical, structured and effective way of working
• German language skills
• Your willingness to dive in and become a part of a to the success of a diverse, international, and rapidly growing team.

What we offer:

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Retention Bonus
• Company-paid health insurance for Employees and partial coverage for dependents
• Company-paid dental & vision Insurance for employees and dependents
• Company-paid Group Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with immediate vesting and company match
• Health Savings Account option for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick days, and company holidays.