Technical Buyer (Onsite Shakopee, MN)

KEB AMERICA INC; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KEB AMERICA INC. is seeking a Technical Buyer to source and procure technical and engineered components, materials, and services for manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Suppliers to ensure materials are available, meet quality standards, and deliver on schedule. The role requires a background in supply chain or engineering with experience in purchasing technical products and a strong ability to negotiate, analyze data, and manage

Qualifications

• Experience purchasing technical or engineered products and components.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to follow work instructions accurately.
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities.
• Intermediate knowledge of SAP/ERP systems.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication.

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 from international vendors.
• Obtain quotes for and source items/services.
• Update purchase orders to reflect current information on inbound goods to KEB America.
• Assist with inventory management and expediting purchase orders.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Clear communication

Education

AS/B.S. in Supply Chain / Business / Engineering / Operations

Tools

SAP/ERP systems

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Technical Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing supply of technical and engineered components, materials, and services required to support manufacturing and business operations. This role will work closely with a variety of departments including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Suppliers to ensure materials are available, meet quality standards, follow on-time delivery while supporting continuous improvement activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• 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

** Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP(S):

• Reports directly to the Purchasing Manager

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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

Education / Experience

• A.S. or B.S. with an emphasis in business in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations or related areas.

or

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience purchasing technical or engineered products and components
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Ability to follow work instructions accurately
• Ability to do accurate work at a rapid pace
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal)
• Ability to work well independently as well as with others
• Have attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to follow all safety rules
• Intermediate knowledge of SAP/ERP systems
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to prioritize, balance, and execute several tasks concurrently
• Ability to effectively manages time
• Ability to organize documents and information
• Ability to think analytically and problem solve
• Ability to negotiate
• Ability to exhibit high level of integrity

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Majority of time is sedentary in an office environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Majority of the time in an office environment
• Time spent in production will include machinery noise