Purchasing Agent

We are currently hiring a Buyer to support our Lebanon, KY operations. This position is responsible for supplier selection and procurement functions directly associated with the needs for materials and services. These products and services are to be secured at cost,quality, and delivery competitive levels consistent with Company policy and performance standards.This position is further responsible for the timely planning, manufacturing scheduling and inventory control of the products manufactured by Komatsu.

• Purchase Order Administration for assigned commodities: planning orders to current requirements, placement with suppliers, releases against blanket purchase orders, determination of delivery lot sizes
• Inventory Control for assigned commodities via maintenance of manufacturing system planning policies.
• Ensure that correct and current technical data is dispatched with each purchase order as required.
• Provide additional levels of control for critical or high value materials via PC based spreadsheets or data bases. These instruments accurately reflect data from the primary electronic management system.
• Administer the processing of rejected materials in a timely fashion: rework in house as required, returns to suppliers, reordering to replace unusable inventory, supplier recovery of scrap and rework
• Expedite assigned commodities when expediter is unable to obtain an acceptable delivery date.
• Resolve receiving or invoicing discrepancies.
• All duties and responsibilities of the position are to be approached with the goal of realizing continuous direct or indirect cost and inventory reductions.
• Monitor supplier performance reports and recommend corrective action where required.
• Make field trips to suppliers as required to maintain optimum relationships in respect to product or communications issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• B.S. in Business Administration, Industrial Management, or Engineering, plus 2 - 3 years' experience in Purchasing or Materials Management or 3 - 5 years of related industrial Purchasing experience.
• Ability to be an effective negotiator.
• Basic understanding of the technology involved in the production or processing of assigned commodities.
• Knowledge of material planning systems, bills of material, and other computer-based purchasing and inventory management systems.
• Knowledge of basic cost accounting principles and an understanding of value engineering and applications to cost reduction programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Understanding of current market conditions and business climate as related to assigned commodities.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

COLLABORATION

Working together with one or more people to complete a project or task or develop ideas or processes.

ADAPTABILITY

Having the ability to adjust to changes in their environment.

HUNTER MENTALITY

A combination of traits that can help someone achieve their goals with consistency and precision.

BUSINESS ACCUMEN

Having the ability to understand business situations and make sound decisions that lead to successful outcomes.

APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE

Being able to use what you've learned to make decisions and complete tasks in different situations.

LEADERSHIP

The ability to guide, influence or lead others to accomplish a shared goal.