What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer II position at Kimball Electronics Jasper?
Kimball Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
No sponsorship is available for this position.
Basic Background Requirements
This position will require:
Interpersonal/Communication Skills
- Professionalism
- Confidentiality
- Open Minded
- Self-Motivated – takes initiative and accepts ownership for work
- Assertive
- Team Player
- Ability to organize and prioritize
- Able to adapt to change
- Good communication skills with the ability to adapt to the appropriate audience
Technical Skills
- SAP/MRP knowledge
- Aera Supplier Portal Software Knowledge
- Supply Chain Management knowledge
- Investigative and problem-solving skills
- CPIM or CSCP certification preferred
- Analytical skills applied to decision making situations (ie: total cost of ownership decisions when procuring material and excel skills to analyze purchasing data)
Key Performance Objectives
Short Term: (0 to 3 months)
- Train on SAP Procurement Tools and processes, which will include the rules that are the basis for buy actions
- Understand KEJ Supply Chain and strategies
- Will be able to navigate SAP & Supplier & Other Web Portals to complete weekly buys as assigned
Midterm: (3 to 12 months)
- Show PPV gains
- Provide opportunities for improvement in procurement processes
- Able to take on additional buys
- Able to take on special projects as defined by business need
- Other (ad hoc priorities)
- Assist with material shortage and what if reviews as needed
- Stay current on past due PO’s
- Assist with lead time and VMI reviews as needed
No sponsorship is available for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Jasper, IN 47546: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person