Buyer - Procurement and Inventory for Industrial Distribution - Longview, TX, United States - BuildSubmarines

Description

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions.

With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance.

Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

We are currently hiring a Buyer for a Contract assignment 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.

planning, manufacturing scheduling and inventory control of the products manufactured by Komatsu.

Planning and procuring materials to support OEM and Aftermarket sales. Ensure orders are received to quality specifications from suppliers on the required due dates through expediting and overall
Maintain and control material costs. Adherence to existing supplier 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, purchase
Resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies including pricing, quantity and/or shipping/receiving issues. Supplier development to improve quality, delivery, and reduce total cost of ownership. Coordinate and disposition rejected parts in a prompt /cost effective manner to prevent production stoppages and workforce downtime. Recover associated costs from rejected materials and warranty
Ensure orders are received from suppliers on the specified due dates through expediting and overall purchase order management including management of MRP messages to prevent production stoppages and
NAFTA and Country of Origin collection, Conflict Minerals compliance, UK Modern Slavery, etc.).Creation and analysis of reports as specified by management.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Operations or Business. Associate's degree in combination with relevant experience and training will be considered.
0 -1 years of relevant working experience
Experience working in an ERP environment (SAP a plus) MS Office aptitude

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.