Contract - Buyer

Komatsu • Longview, TX

308d

About The Position

We are currently hiring a Buyer for a Contract assignment to support our Longview, TX operations. This position will be contracted through a staffing agency and not a Komatsu employee. This position is responsible for supplier selection and procurement functions directly associated with the needs for materials and services. These products and services are to be secured at cost, quality, and delivery competitive levels consistent with Company policy and performance standards. This position is further responsible for the timely planning, manufacturing scheduling and inventory control of the products manufactured by Komatsu.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Operations or Business.
• An Associate's degree in combination with relevant experience and training will be considered.
• Must possess analytical/critical thinking skills.
• CPIM, CSCP or CPM Certification a plus.
• 0 - 1 years of relevant working experience.
• Experience working in an ERP environment (SAP a plus).
• MS Office aptitude.
• Professional and Positive attitude.
• Strong relational skills, ability to work with all departments, fosters teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

• CPIM, CSCP or CPM Certification.

Responsibilities

• Work SAFE and be an advocate for Safety.
• Planning and procuring materials to support OEM and Aftermarket sales.
• Ensure orders are received to quality specifications from suppliers on the required due dates through expediting and overall order management to prevent production stoppages and workforce downtime.
• Maintain and control material costs.
• Provide support to cost reduction teams.
• Adherence to existing supplier contracts as directed by senior personnel.
• Review and resolve supplier performance issues.
• Creation of purchase orders to external suppliers.
• Maintains supplier information records, lead-times, source list, material master data, purchase orders and MRP related settings.
• Resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies including pricing, quantity and/or shipping/receiving issues.
• Initiate requests for product development and support ERN/ECN process and the flow of information.
• Supplier development to improve quality, delivery, and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Provide direction and support to build supplier relationships with a long-term approach.
• Coordinate and disposition rejected parts in a prompt/cost effective manner to prevent production stoppages and workforce downtime.
• Recover associated costs from rejected materials and warranty items COPQ.
• Ensure orders are received from suppliers on the specified due dates through expediting and overall purchase order management including management of MRP messages to prevent production stoppages and workforce downtime.
• Support compliance initiatives (ex. NAFTA and Country of Origin collection, Conflict Minerals compliance, UK Modern Slavery, etc.).
• Creation and analysis of reports as specified by management.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Repair and Maintenance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree