Buyer Planner - New Berlin, WI

Konecranes•New Berlin, WI

4h•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

JOB POSITION SUMMARY The Buyer/Planner role is responsible to purchase parts and obtain quotes from both internal and external suppliers. This role works to identify and best utilize a network of preferred and approved suppliers by working with Global Sourcing Department. The Buyer Planner evaluates effectiveness of suppliers in terms of pricing, on-time delivery, performance, and quality.

Requirements

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Knowledge SAP system and associated purchasing and inventory modules.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Three or more years of buying experience in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Manufacturing processes and ability to read blueprints is preferred.

Responsibilities

Negotiate with suppliers to obtain quotations, prices, and deliver times from both internal and external suppliers.
Evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine compatibility with company objectives.
Coordinate purchasing activities with other departments to maintain inventory at planned levels. Evaluate inventory levels and adjust order requirements accordingly.
Review opportunities for new supply sources and suitability of materials offered.
Create Purchase Orders and maintain purchasing data in SAP.
Work with suppliers to resolve non-conforming product issues and expedite orders.
Approve invoices for payment and reconcile receipt and invoice discrepancies.
Work with Global Sourcing to identify and best utilize a network of Preferred and Approved suppliers.
Identify and implement cost saving initiatives.
Evaluate effectiveness of suppliers in terms of pricing, on time delivery performance, and quality.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical Plan
Dental
Vision
401k plan with a match from day one
identity theft protection
accident insurance
travel insurance
2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.
5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service
10 paid holidays per year