Job Description
Job Description: Job Description 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 RESPONSIBILITIESTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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 SAPGenerate, create, alter, and cancel purchase ordersObtain and enter purchase order confirmations from suppliers to SAPCoordinate with suppliers and KEB departments for direct or indirect materialDetermine whether air freight or sea freight is necessary for goods coming from international vendorsObtain quotes for and source items /servicesUpdate purchase orders to reflect current information regarding the status of inbound goods to KEB AmericaAssist with inventory managementFollow up on or expedite purchase ordersCreate and update vendor informationAssist in the part change processAssist in new part creationPurchasing, procurement, or planning projects/tasks as assignedFollow safety rules and keep clean/orderly work areaPerform 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 ManagerRequirements: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS The requirements listed below are representative of the education, certifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Education / ExperienceA.S. or B.S. with an emphasis in business in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations or related areas. orMinimum of 3+ years of experience in a related field Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience purchasing technical or engineered products and componentsStrong negotiation, analytical, and problem solving skillsAbility to follow work instructions accuratelyAbility to do accurate work at a rapid paceAbility to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal)Ability to work well independently as well as with othersHave attention to detailAbility to multi-taskAbility to follow all safety rulesIntermediate knowledge of SAP/ERP systemsAbility to take initiativeAbility to prioritize, balance, and execute several tasks concurrentlyAbility to effectively manages timeAbility to organize documents and informationAbility to think analytically and problem solveAbility to negotiateAbility 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 environmentTime spent in production will include machinery noise Compensation details: 0 Yearly Salary PI36bc0602f4c7-0820