What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Buyer position at Knauf Insulation?
Overview
Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.
We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.
We know how important your health, wellbeing, and financial strength is to you. To support you, we provide affordable benefits for you and your family members.
"Supporting all aspects of the individual — self, health, wealth and community”
Our benefits include:
- Onsite Free Clinic
- Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
- Virtual Medical Services
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
- Paid parental leave
- Company paid life insurance
- Vacation time to enjoy getting away
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Plus, more!
Growth opportunities available!
Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!
Responsibilities
- Purchase & arrange delivery of raw materials, equipment, spare parts, and services.
- Manage supplier quality within the deficient material database.
- Proactively seek ways to reduce costs of materials
- Assist commodity level for research in potential suppliers, materials, and equipment availability.
- Resolve shipment quality and quantity discrepancies by mediating vendor/manufacturing issues.
- Protect Knauf’s assets by seeing that proper contract language exists in all orders and contracts.
- Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and plant trends.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing KPI’s and purchasing initiatives
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
Experience:
- Ideal to have at least 1-2 years of experience in a purchasing, supply chain or sourcing environment
It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.
