Buyer 1

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG•Aurora, CO

1d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Interface with production, sales, planning, engineering, quality, sourcing, and suppliers to purchase materials to meet production demand Be responsible for placing daily and accurate purchase orders, timely and accurate purchase order acknowledgements, and timely delivery of materials, procurement follow up and expediting materials Be responsible for timely invoice dispute resolution, material discrepancy resolution, vendor returns, inventory turns, expediting, scheduling / rescheduling purchase orders to reflect demand changes Responsible for supplier communication, including open order reviews, RMA resolution, etc. Evaluate and drive resolution on all manufacturing material quality and supply issues Work cross functional with other departments to meet short / long term goals of the business Responsible for assigned commodities to meet the requirements of the business and support Commodity Leaders Manage all pricing updates and PPV resolution and reporting Perform some or all the required functions from initiation of intent to purchase to delivery of material or service Solicit and evaluate proposals employing appropriate negotiation, cost and price analysis techniques, together with the effective utilization of available expertise from supporting organizations; execute purchase contracts requirements with sound purchasing practices and applicable company and government regulations Evaluate current and anticipated requirements, determine potential sources, and stimulate competition Manage all required reporting, analysis, KPI’s to meet Supply Chain strategy

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
1-3 years of experience in purchasing, planning, sourcing material management environment
Experience utilizing planning systems (SAP preferred)
Ability to manage multiple tasks and establish effective work priorities
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to work independently, identify and drive process improvement projects

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma training or equivalent Quality Training

Responsibilities

Interface with production, sales, planning, engineering, quality, sourcing, and suppliers to purchase materials to meet production demand
Be responsible for placing daily and accurate purchase orders, timely and accurate purchase order acknowledgements, and timely delivery of materials, procurement follow up and expediting materials
Be responsible for timely invoice dispute resolution, material discrepancy resolution, vendor returns, inventory turns, expediting, scheduling / rescheduling purchase orders to reflect demand changes
Responsible for supplier communication, including open order reviews, RMA resolution, etc.
Evaluate and drive resolution on all manufacturing material quality and supply issues
Work cross functional with other departments to meet short / long term goals of the business
Responsible for assigned commodities to meet the requirements of the business and support Commodity Leaders
Manage all pricing updates and PPV resolution and reporting
Perform some or all the required functions from initiation of intent to purchase to delivery of material or service
Solicit and evaluate proposals employing appropriate negotiation, cost and price analysis techniques, together with the effective utilization of available expertise from supporting organizations; execute purchase contracts requirements with sound purchasing practices and applicable company and government regulations
Evaluate current and anticipated requirements, determine potential sources, and stimulate competition
Manage all required reporting, analysis, KPI’s to meet Supply Chain strategy