What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer-Kimball International, Jasper, IN position at Kimball International?
Purchase materials at the lowest total cost consistent with considerations of quality, sourcing, delivery and urgency of need. Works under the direct supervision of Commodity Manager.
The location of this role will be negotiable to either be in Jasper or Santa Claus, IN or Fordsville, KY and will be determined based on business needs.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for execution of MRP schedules, PO management, and inventory management. Ensure the timely acquisition of components in order to support the Manufacturing/Sales process.
- Evaluates strategic opportunities and defines and recommends opportunities for cost savings, service improvements, etc, in support of Commodity Manager efforts
- Supports vendor selection process including supplier capability and quality audits, financial risk assessments, logistical profile, and engineering support levels.
- Assesses supplier performance and provides data-supported input for a formal scorecard process.
- Works with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to drive improvement in the areas of material flow, supply options and actively involved in the support of new product development.
- Utilizes knowledge of Vendor Managed Inventory, Kanban, MRP, Returnable bin programs, and Pack Size reductions to develop strategic and tactical recommendations for inventory management.
- Responsible for EC input in procurement fields and execution of supplier facing EC related processes
2- or 4-year degree in Business, Operations or related field preferred or a High School diploma and at minimum 4-6 years of Purchasing/Supply Chain experience in manufacturing support role.
