Buyer

The Role

Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services supporting the manufacture of a finished product by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment and supplies from vendors.
• Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.
• Purchase materials and services as needed.
• Manage all supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources; forecast data, monitor and address supplier quality and delivery performance; track internal demand and material assets to optimize purchase.
• Incorporate planning decisions from internal customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability and arrive at optimal solutions with the lowest total cost to the company.
• Develop requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes supplier responses, negotiates and manages day to day supplier activities; and interfaces with internal and external customers, other Procurement peers and suppliers.
• Expedite deliveries of equipment and supplies.
• Cookordination job requirements as needed with engineering and sales.
• Prepare RFQ's to obtain competitive bids from approved sources.

Requirements

• Demonstrated integrity with strong business and personal ethics.
• Self-starting team player who demonstrates an attitude reflective of the Kelvion operating values.
• Engage suppliers strategically.
• Control operating cash flow.
• Utilize contract language to recover supplier induced costs.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three to five years related experience as a buyer; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience in related industry.

Skills

• Personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, graphics, etc. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Access, Outlook).
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Benefits

At Kelvion, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, Paid Time Off, and holidays. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.

Company Culture

We thrive on collaboration, embracing diversity of thought, and valuing every voice. Within Kelvion creativity shines because people are listened too, their contributions recognized, and their ideas welcomed. Our flexible approach to the way we work, places people’s health and satisfaction as a priority, enhancing engagement and fostering career opportunities. We empower engaged individuals to grow, progress and carve their own paths within the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Contact Information

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recruiting@kelvion.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

Sponsorship

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.