Technical Buyer

JOB SUMMARY

The technical buyer is responsible for improving quality and reducing costs through negotiation and coordination with international and domestic vendors. This position is responsible for providing support to manufacturing, sales, engineering, quality and accounting departments as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• 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

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

or

• Minimum of three years of experience in a related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 proficiently read and write in English
• 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
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Basic math skills (standard and metric)

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