Technical Buyer (Onsite Shakopee, MN)
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 RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Source 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 SAP
- Generate, create, alter, and cancel purchase orders
- Obtain and enter purchase order confirmations from suppliers to SAP
- Coordinate with suppliers and KEB departments for direct or indirect material
- Determine whether air freight or sea freight is necessary for goods coming from international vendors
- Obtain quotes for and source items /services
- Update purchase orders to reflect current information regarding the status of inbound goods to KEB America
- Assist with inventory management
- Follow up on or expedite purchase orders
- Create and update vendor information
- Assist in the part change process
- Assist in new part creation
- Purchasing, procurement, or planning projects/tasks as assigned
- Follow safety rules and keep clean/orderly work area
- Perform 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 Manager