Buyer II

About the role

Recognized as the leader in providing the highest quality coolant filtration products and services, Komline serves the US automotive, aerospace, agriculture, and general machine tool industries. Our unique capabilities allow us to produce large central systems for entire plants down to individual filters for single machines, leveraging our proprietary filtration and cooling technologies.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase raw materials, components, and supplies in alignment with production needs
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams on product launches and supplier development
• Track and report on procurement KPIs, lead times, cost savings, and vendor compliance
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, RFQs, and contracts
• Record and update purchase order acknowledgments and resolve PO discrepancies
• Expediting and performing procurement activities to ensure current and anticipated demand for products and materials are met
• Work with the management team to ensure all deliveries satisfy assigned orders and report any backordered or missing products
• Affirmatively maintain and update inventory levels and materials on a regular basis
• Effectively communicate with the management team to ensure all orders are accurate
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied; may coordinate the return of damaged goods and/or replacement items
• Communicate with vendors to resolve problems with timeliness and product quality
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with suppliers, internal, and external customers
• Research and resolve account payables nonconformance with suppliers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Supply Chain, Business, Finance, etc.) or equivalent experience
• Computer skills and aptitude to learn internal ERP and Inventory Management applications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products
• Proficient interpersonal ability to work with team members, clients, and suppliers
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Aptitude for basic calculations
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the field of procurement

Equal Opportunity Statement

Komline is an EEO Employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled