Buyer

We are currently hiring a Buyer to support our Longview, TX operations . This position is responsible for supplier selection and procurement functions directly associated with the needs for materials and services. These products and services are to be secured at cost,quality, and delivery competitive levels consistent with Company policy and performance standards.This position is further responsible for the timely planning, manufacturing scheduling and inventory control of the products manufactured by Komatsu.

Work SAFE and be an advocate for Safety.

• Planning and procuring materials to support OEM and Aftermarket sales. Ensure orders are receivedto quality specications from suppliers on the required due dates through expediting and overallorder management to prevent production stoppages and workforce downtime.

• Maintain and control material costs. Provide support to cost reduction teams. Adherence to existingsupplier contracts as directed by senior personnel.

• Review and resolve supplier performance issues. Creation of purchase orders to external suppliers.

• Maintains suppler information records, lead-times, source list, material master data, purchaseorders and MRP related settings.

• Resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies including pricing, quantity and/orshipping/receiving issues. Initiate requests for product development and support ERN/ECN processand the ow of information.

• Supplier development to improve quality, delivery, and reduce total cost of ownership. Providedirection and support to build supplier relationships with a long-term approach.

• Coordinate and disposition rejected parts in a prompt /cost eective manner to prevent productionstoppages and workforce downtime. Recover associated costs from rejected materials and warrantyitems COPQ.

• Ensure orders are received from suppliers on the specied due dates through expediting and overallpurchase order management including management of MRP messages to prevent production stoppages andworkforce downtime.

• Support compliance initiatives (ex. NAFTA and Country of Origin collection,Conict Minerals compliance, UK Modern Slavery, etc.).Creation and analysis of reports as specied by management.

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  Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Operations or Business. AnAssociate's degree in combination with relevant experience and training will be considered.
• Must possess analytical/critical thinking skills CPIM, CSCP or CPM Certication a plus Experience 1-3years of relevant working experience.
• Experience working in an ERP environment (SAP a plus) MS Oce aptitude, Professional and Positive attitude.
• Strong relational skills, ability to work with all departments, fosters teamwork and a positivework environment.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.