Senior Project Buyer

Knapp Inc•Kennesaw, GA

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. The Sr. Project Buyer is responsible for the purchase of manpower for the mechanical and electrical installations, materials, supplies, equipment and services needed for the completion of various projects. The Sr. Project Buyer supports the sales process by working closely with Sales & Project Engineering and managing the vendors.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned purchases on a project-by-project basis
Develop and execute long-term supply strategy deployment, supplier cost modelling, supplier opportunity assessments, supplier financial analysis, negotiations, long-term contract establishment, continuous supplier performance improvement, and supplier relationship
Using critical and analytical thinking skills, identify potential suppliers, screen them, and negotiate favorable payment terms with selected suppliers
Identify new and alternate sources of supply as necessary to support the sales and engineering process, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier performance issue
Negotiate the best-in-class price, payment terms, quality levels, and delivery terms for purchased material handling equipment products and services in compliance with corporate objectives and project requirements
Perform all necessary duties to support corporate goals as they relate to established supplier quality, total landed cost, and inventory objectives
Take proactive leadership role in identifying and resolving labor and material availability, quality problems and service issues
Coordinate and support on-site supplier assessment/certification audits and continuous improvement activities that drive down the total cost and increase the total supplier quality
Execute purchases when required to support sold project activity and manage orders to support project activity. Perform sourcing administrative functions, including obtaining signatures for non-disclosure agreements and contracts
Interface with Project Managers on purchasing items and services during project roll out
After formalizing supply contracts with Legal, monitor supplier performance to ensure contractual obligations are met and help with making the supply procurement process as cost-effective and efficient as possible
Oversee the development and implementation of future-orientated instruments, methods, processes, systems and/or tools in procurement
Support the group with the wide implementation of harmonized processes, policies, internal standards and Software-Tools, such as SAP
Develop and implement innovative ideas in driving improvement and efficiency
Ensure the Director of Procurement is well informed at all times regarding changes and newsworthy events within the assigned area of responsibility
Effectively communicate the relevant related information within the organization

Benefits

Ability to work from home 2 days a week
Half day Fridays!
New, state-of-the-art, office complex, showroom, and automation test center in Kennesaw, GA
Industry competitive compensation
Great benefits with competitive employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
401k with employer match and no vesting!
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Subsidized child-care
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Subsidized food delivery
Monthly team building and celebrations
Quarterly employee events
Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability, and volunteering