Buyer II

Posted 18 Days Ago
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Kimball, MI
Entry level
Appliances • Industrial
The Role
The Buyer II will manage procurement processes including training on SAP tools, understanding the supply chain strategy, conducting weekly buys, and identifying opportunities for procurement improvements. Responsibilities include analyzing purchasing data and assisting with material shortages and lead time reviews.
Summary Generated by Built In

Kimball Electronics 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.

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 SAP Procurement Tools 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 SAP & Supplier & Other Web Portals 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.

Top Skills

Excel
Mrp
SAP
The Company
HQ: Jasper, Indiana
2,481 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1961

What We Do

Who We Are -
Kimball Electronics is a leading contract manufacturer of durable goods electronics serving a variety of industries on a global scale. Kimball Electronics continues to make the customer the focus of everything we do. Our touch is felt throughout daily life via the markets we serve: Automotive, Industrial, and Medical. Recognized with a reputation for excellence, Kimball Electronics is committed to a high-performance culture that values personal and organizational commitment to quality, reliability, value, speed, and ethical behavior. Our employees know they are part of a corporate culture that builds success for customers while enabling employees to share in the Company’s success through personal, professional, and financial growth.

What We Do -
Kimball Electronics is a preeminent Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider serving customers around the world. Our contract electronics manufacturing services teams provide manufacturing, engineering and supply chain services, design and testing services, as well as regulatory support processes which utilize common production and support capabilities for a variety of industries globally.

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