Technical Buyer (Onsite Shakopee, MN)

Keb-America,-Inc.-1; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Keb-America, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Technical Buyer to source, purchase, and manage supply of engineered components, materials, and services to support manufacturing and business operations, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

This role partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Logistics, and suppliers to drive continuous improvement, evaluate supplier performance, and maintain SAP data and purchase orders.

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 time efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Intermediate SAP/ERP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure technical components, materials, assemblies, equipment and services.
• Evaluate supplier pricing, lead times, performance and capacity.
• Set up and maintain main data in SAP.
• Generate, create, alter, and cancel purchase orders.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal departments for materials.
• Expedite purchase orders and follow up on status.
• Assist in inventory management and part changes.
• Ensure on-time delivery and quality standards.
• Follow safety rules and maintain an orderly workspace.
• Purchasing projects/tasks as assigned.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

SAP/ERP knowledge

Education

AS/BS in Business/Supply Chain/Engineering

Job description

About this position

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

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP(S)

• Reports directly to the Purchasing Manager

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.

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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Majority of time is sedentary in an office environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee may be exposed to while performing job duties and responsibilities.

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