Kovalus separation solutionstm (formerly koch separation solutions) is redefining the separation landscape with cutting-edge technology, integrating membrane filtration, ion exchange, evaporators, dryers, and beyond. Our innovative approach addresses the toughest challenges across food and beverage, life sciences, and diverse industrial sectors. By harnessing the power of collaboration, kovalus delivers unparalleled value worldwide. We excel in recovering high-value products, minimizing waste, shrinking environmental footprints, boosting productivity, and driving down costs with our all-encompassing solutions.
about the role
this position will support the planning and scheduling purchase orders for their assigned responsibilities using erp. The sr. Buyer will participate in the daily tier meetings in support of daily production activities and support customers as required.
responsibilities
* collaborate with supply chain leader to ensure purchase order supply supports mrp demand, and actions mrp exception messages properly.
* works cross functionally with manufacturing to resolve material availability challenges.
* improve material availability, control purchase price variances, while improving supplier quality, and on time delivery performance.
* supports periodic reviews of raw material safety stock levels and the updating of corresponding erp data in support of days on hand inventory goals.
* support supplier negotiations on assigned supplier contracts.
* prepare and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policies and terms and conditions.
* collaborate with manufacturing to review and update raw material safety stock levels to ensure the accuracy of erp master data and asl for assigned purchased items.
* monitor key market conditions that will influence the availability and cost of key purchases to ensure proactive steps are taken to respond to any adverse movements.
* participate in supplier business reviews (sbr) as required.
* work closely with manufacturing management and quality to develop supplier relationships to support production schedules.
* maintain performance to monthly purchasing key performance indicators (kpi).
qualifications
* a 4-year bachelor's degree is preferred, or +5 years of experience in a planning/purchasing supply chain function.
* professional english.
* manufacturing background
required skills
* excellent understanding of material requirements planning (mrp).
* competency in microsoft office business suite software: word, excel, outlook, and ability to learn new business applications, and use of database management systems.
* strong business acumen and technical knowledge within area of responsibility.
* proven leadership skills including team building and conflict resolution and management.
* apics certification a plus or equivalent.
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