Technical Buyer (Onsite Shakopee, MN)

About the role

The Technical Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing supply of technical and engineered components, materials, and services required to support manufacturing and business operations. This role will work closely with a variety of departments including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Suppliers to ensure materials are available, meet quality standards, follow on-time delivery while supporting continuous improvement activities.

Reports directly to the Purchasing Manager.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure technical components, raw materials, assemblies, equipment and services in support of operational requirements.
• Evaluate supplier pricing, lead times, overall performance, and capacity to ensure reliable supply.
• Set up and maintain main data in SAP.
• Generate, create, alter, and cancel purchase orders.
• Obtain and enter purchase order confirmations from suppliers to SAP.
• Coordinate with suppliers and KEB departments for direct or indirect material.
• Determine whether air freight or sea freight is necessary for goods coming from international vendors.
• Obtain quotes for and source items/services.
• Update purchase orders to reflect current information regarding the status of inbound goods to KEB America.
• Assist with inventory management.
• Follow up on or expedite purchase orders.
• Create and update vendor information.
• Assist in the part change process.
• Assist in new part creation.
• Purchasing, procurement, or planning projects/tasks as assigned.
• Follow safety rules and keep clean/orderly work area.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

A.S. or B.S. with an emphasis in business in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations or related areas. or Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a related field.

Skills

• Experience purchasing technical or engineered products and components.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to follow work instructions accurately.
• Ability to do accurate work at a rapid pace.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal).
• Ability to work well independently as well as with others.
• Have attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.