Buyer/Purchasing Coordinator

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Buyer is responsible for daily and strategic purchasing activities for KEES Inc. Daily responsibilities focus on placing, tracking, and managing purchase orders for materials and supplies. Strategic responsibilities include identifying new/alternate suppliers, negotiating purchase terms, identifying cost savings, and evaluating supplier performance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

- Enable continuous production by ensuring the right materials are on hand when needed

- Utilizing the ERP system, process purchase orders for company materials

- Follow up with vendors on late deliveries and short or damaged freight and process returns for credit when necessary

- Contact vendors for order status or expedites as needed

- Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documentation, etc.

- Form and maintain positive relationships with vendors base to strengthen the supply chain

- Conduct market research to formulate a strategic purchasing plan where appropriate

- Negotiate/Identify the best pricing possible for purchased items

- Manage and maintain data through reports for tracking inventory turns and on hand raw materials to help meet goals

- Create and implement vendor performance measurement systems

- Create and develop cost saving initiatives with vendors and across the entire company

- Other responsibilities as assigned by manager

REQUIREMENTS

- Associate Degree in Business or Materials Management or the equivalent combination of education, training and related experience required

- Bachelor's Degree in the above-mentioned fields is preferred

- Three (3) to five (5) + years of experience in Procurement

- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications primarily Excel, Outlook, and Word

- Prior experience utilizing ERP systems

- NetSuite preferred

- Strong teamwork skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with multiple departments

- Strong analytical, problem-solving and math skills

- Ability to manage multiple assignments and work independently within deadlines

- Careful attention to detail and accuracy required

- Please complete the following survey yourself by using this link: https://surveys.cultureindex.com/s/sEtogyfs8n/9911

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Referral program

- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift

- Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

- Please share your salary expectations

Ability to Commute:

- Elkhart Lake, WI 53020 (Required)

Work Location: In person