Description
The Buyer reports to the Procurement Lead in the Knowles Global Supply Chain organization. This role is responsible for the strategic sourcing, procurement, and expediting of all required materials, services, and outside processes of the Cazenovia, NY operation. Cost management, efficient inventory, and supply continuity will be the goals of this position. Other related tasks may be assigned by the Procurement Lead, Procurement Supervisor, & Sr. Manager on occasion.
Key Responsibilities
- Procure raw material and services as needed.
- Responsible to maintain and update purchase orders and excel files related to outside processing
- Ensure timely collection of necessary documents for completion of new supplier set up in Oracle
- Maintain configuration of item profiles in Oracle with current data. Item details such as: List price, lead time, receipt routing.
- Monitor market trends for critical raw materials.
- Resolve invoice issues as needed.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, identifying and resolving supply chain issues.
- Maintaining and nurturing mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers
- Offer suggestions to reduce inventory, overall cost, and increase inventory turns while ensuring continuity of supply
- Facilitate in the internal transfer of materials between KPD organizations
- Respond to tactical inquiries regarding existing Purchasing procedures
- Source & coordinate the transit of freight shipments
- Provide summary reporting to Lead Buyer as needed and escalate awareness of supply disruptions as directed
- Negotiate pricing, contracts and payment terms with current and potential suppliers.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- 1-3 years of progressive work experience
- Work or education experience in Supply Chain Management in manufacturing environment preferred
- Experience working with AS9100 or ISO 9001 or similar QMS is preferred
- Ability to work on site at least once weekly at Cazenovia, NY facility
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to learn Oracle ERP systems and procedures
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel & other Microsoft Office Suite software
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restriction to ITAR documentation and materials.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required.
Benefits
What's in it for you on Day 1:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Basic Life Insurance
- 401k plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Security Clearance Incentive Program
- Employee Referral Program
- PTO and NYS Sick and Safe Leave
- Paid Holidays
Exciting Onsite Perks:
- Free Starbucks coffee available at our café
- Free access to our Fitness Center
- Free Popcorn and Slushies every Friday
- Fresh food is available for purchase in the cafeteria store
- Employee Appreciation Events
Knowles is committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.
One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting base pay for this role is targeted to be between $65,000 to $70,000 per year.
Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining Knowles, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Knowles Precision Devices prohibits pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.
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