Technical Buyer (Onsite Shakopee, MN)

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

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

Compensation details: Yearly Salary

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Full-Time