What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at KI?
At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions.Since 1941, we've positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers' unique needs - including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That's why we say we offer far more than furniture. We're Furnishing Knowledge.
KI is looking for a Buyer to join our Materials Management team based out of our Bonduel Manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials and components to support manufacturing operations. This role is also responsible for continuous supplier improvement.
Responsibilities :
Purchasing & Inventory Control (60%)
- Analyze inventory levels for assigned items and quantities to be purchases.
- Place purchase orders with suppliers for materials and components used in the production process.
- Work with suppliers on delivery date changes, quantity changes and cancellations.
- Update plant operations of any potential material availability considerations.
- Provide suppliers with projected sage and stocking level input.
- Visual color matching of components to color standards.
Supplier Sourcing (20%)
Supplier Development (20%)
Qualifications :
What KI Offers You
KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
