Buyer II

Kimball Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

No sponsorship is available for this position.

Quick Summary

The person in this role will work with the Planners and Program Mgt to understand demand requirements. They will support production in review and response of shortage notices, in the various email forms, shortage notification, containment, and reject. They will also work in conjunction with Strategic Sourcing to negotiate terms, prices, and conditions for the purchase of product as needed. They will work with Suppliers to promote continuous improvement with pricing, delivery and service to maintain flexibility with our customers.

Basic Background Requirements

This position will require:

Interpersonal/Communication Skills

• Professionalism
• Confidentiality
• Open Minded
• Self-Motivated – takes initiative and accepts ownership for work
• Assertive
• Team Player
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Able to adapt to change
• Good communication skills with the ability to adapt to the appropriate audience

Technical Skills

• SAP/MRP knowledge
• Aera Supplier Portal Software Knowledge
• Supply Chain Management knowledge
• Investigative and problem-solving skills
• CPIM or CSCP certification preferred
• Analytical skills applied to decision making situations (ie: total cost of ownership decisions when procuring material and excel skills to analyze purchasing data)

Key Performance Objectives

Short Term: (0 to 3 months)

• Train on Aera portal system and processes, which will include the rules that are the basis for buy actions
• Understand KEJ Supply Chain and strategies
• Will be able to navigate Aera and SAP to complete weekly buys as assigned

Midterm: (3 to 12 months)

• Show PPV gains
• Provide opportunities for improvement in procurement processes
• Able to take on additional buys
• Able to take on special projects as defined by business need
• Other (ad hoc priorities)
• Assist with material shortage and what if reviews as needed
• Stay current on past due PO’s
• Assist with lead time and VMI reviews as needed

No sponsorship is available for this position.

Kimball Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.