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    Buyer - , Jasper, IN - Kimball International

    Kimball International
    Kimball International Jasper, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Role Description:

    Purchase materials at the lowest total cost consistent with considerations of quality, sourcing, delivery, and urgency of need. Works under the direct supervision of the Commodity Manager.

    Responsibilities:

    • Responsible for execution of MRP schedules, PO management, and inventory management. Ensure the timely acquisition of components in order to support the Manufacturing/Sales process.
    • Evaluates strategic opportunities, and defines and recommends opportunities for cost savings, service improvements, etc, in support of Commodity Manager efforts.
    • Supports vendor selection process including supplier capability and quality audits, financial risk assessments, logistical profile, and engineering support levels.
    • Assesses supplier performance and provides data-supported input for a formal scorecard process.
    • Works with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to drive improvement in the areas of material flow, supply options and actively involved in the support of new product development.
    • Leads and directs Supplier Meetings, as needed.
    • Utilizes knowledge of Vendor Managed Inventory, Kanban, MRP, Returnable bin programs, and Pack Size reductions to develop strategic and tactical recommendations for inventory management.
    • Understands the different transportation options and how they can be strategically used to decrease costs and improve service (rail truck, ocean freight, intermodal).
    • Responsible for EC input in procurement fields and execution of supplier facing EC related processes.
    • Able to drive supplier performance improvement activities.
    • Communicate between customer service, manufacturing, and support groups, as needed.
    • Continually improve job knowledge and performance.
    • Utilizes concepts & practices of Lean Manufacturing (kanban, pull systems VSMs, level-loading, standard work, etc.).
    • Owns maintenance and accuracy of system planning data as pertains to Purchasing processes.
    • Maintain necessary documentation.
    • Maintains an orderly and organized work space.

    Skills to Perform This Role:

    Technical Skills

    • Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and business operating systems
    • Advanced skills in PC usage. Ability to perform data analysis and use PC tools to effectively communicate.
    • Knowledgeable in Purchasing and Manufacturing processes
    • Understanding of and ability to implement material strategies, including Lean manufacturing, inventory management, kanban systems, VMI, cost reduction, etc.
    • Ability to comprehend and follow job safety guidelines.

    Interpersonal Skills

    • Possess a high degree of integrity
    • Flexible, tactful, assertive, patient
    • Ability to build and sustain relationships
    • Able to give balanced feedback
    • Team oriented/able to work cross functionally
    • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
    • Customer centric focus
    • Ability to be creative
    • Able to work effectively with diverse groups
    • Ability to keep humor in the workplace
    • Positive attitude

    Communication Skills

    • Effective listener
    • Effective written and verbal communications
    • Ability to communicate complex issues
    • Use of proper grammar
    • Proper phone etiquette

    Leadership Skills

    • Able to make sound, fact based decisions weighing all aspects of a situation
    • Strong organizational skills
    • Self-managed and motivated
    • Excellent problem solving skills
    • Ability to adapt to change
    • Desire to grow professionally and interpersonally
    • Support KII Vision & Guiding Principles

    Business Skills

    • Good time management
    • Strong Purchasing/Supply Chain skills
    • Can handle multiple tasks
    • Negotiation skills
    • Prioritization and follow-through skills
    • Awareness of financial and costing fundamentals

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