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Buyer

Department: Supply Chain

Employment Type: Full Time

Reporting To: North American Purchasing Manager

Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000 / year

Description

The Buyer will be responsible for handling the daily Purchasing at our Cazenovia facility. This is a key position in our organization as we work to streamline the procurement processes across North America.

Key Responsibilities

+ Ensure purchasing processes & procedures are completed daily

+ Ensure there are no material disruptions to plant operations

+ Create purchase orders for required materials based on production plans

+ Coordinate with production teams to ensure materials are available when needed

+ Monitor stock levels of materials to prevent shortages or overstocking

+ Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, identifying and resolving supply chain issues

+ Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate pricing, contracts and payment terms

+ Make data-driven decisions to reduce inventory, overall cost, and increase inventory turns while ensuring continuity of supply

+ Maintaining and nurturing mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers

+ Assist in training and development of new members of the Knowles Global Supply Chain organization

+ Ensure timely completion of new supplier set up process to Oracle ERP program

+ Resolve invoice issues as needed.

+ Participate in annual Purchasing audits and respond to tactical inquiries regarding existing Purchasing procedures

+ Provide regular updates on inventory, risks and other adjustments to key stakeholders

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

+ 3 or more years of related supply chain experience preferred

+ Demonstrated proficiency in cost savings initiatives and critical assessment of purchasing decisions

+ Ability to work on site 5 days per week at the Cazenovia NY facility

+ Proficient in Microsoft Excel & other Microsoft Office Suite software

+ Experience with Oracle ERP systems is preferred

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail

+ Ability to maintain confidential information

+ All applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restriction to ITAR documentation and materials

+ Must be a US citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Benefits

What’s in it for you on Day 1:

+ Medical, dental and vision insurance plans

+ Prescription Drug Plans

+ Basic Life Insurance

+ 401k plan with company match

+ Tuition Reimbursement Program

+ Security Clearance Incentive Program

+ Employee Referral Program

+ Flex PTO and NYS Sick and Safe Leave

+ Paid Holidays

Exciting Onsite Perks:

+ Free Starbucks coffee available at our café

+ Free access to our Fitness Center

+ Fresh food is available for purchase in the cafeteria store.

+ Employee Appreciation Events

Knowles is committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.

One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting salary for this role is targeted to be between $70,000 to $90,000 annually.

Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining Knowles, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Knowles Precision Devices prohibits pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment.

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre-approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency log in credentials to submit candidates to our careers portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, through our external website or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee.