KRONES designs, develops, manufactures, and installs both machines and complete packaging lines. We have become one of the leading system suppliers for breweries and beverage producers as well as for the food, chemical and cosmetics industries. Our 16,000 employees worldwide strive for innovation and detail and ensure that each customer receives the best quality in product and service.

We are currently looking for candidates who want to make a difference and who wish to be part of our dynamic organization in the US.

Job Summary:

Buyer & Service project coordinator (level I) is responsible for the execution of the corporate commodity strategies and participating/leading strategies. In addition, the Buyer will be responsible for identifying and implementing new Suppliers and rating/auditing existing Suppliers. The Buyer will also play a key role in negotiations of Suppliers. This position will manage all parts in the commodity. The position will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, implementing, and administering terms, also supply agreements for the assigned commodity. Key responsibilities include participating in cross-functional teams, researching best commodity practices, achieving cost reduction initiatives, while keeping high level of customer satisfactions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sending out RFQ's (request for quotes) to current and new suppliers
• Placing orders from material requisitions
• Assuring timely product delivery and product availability for the company
• Develop and maintain vendor relations
• Monitoring of site trailers and equipment rental
• Monitoring, and analyzing current supplier on time, throughput levels and placing purchase orders as needed
• Assist the purchasing manager and senior staff
• Follow purchasing policies and procedures
• Establish agreements and conditions governing purchases, in addition to resolving routine problems in suppliers’ performance, root cause analysis
• Performs sourcing analyses (internal constraints, external risks, cost analysis and understanding of strategic levers, analysis of the supplier market).
• Managing a supply base capable of meeting cost, quality, and delivery commitments
• Negotiating pricing, contracts, agreements, and discounts
• Presentation / Meetings with suppliers and Senior Staff
• Maintain product data accuracy in ERP (SAP)
• Expedite purchase orders when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• High volume technical purchasing experience.
• Purchasing experience in SAP, ERP.
• Project Management experience. a plus.
• Solid skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in German is a plus
• Working independently / Self started
• Ability to work in fast paced / changing environment
• Possess strong analytical, communication, organizational, and “attention to details” skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects concurrently.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• 4-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 2+ years purchasing experience.
• SAP experience or ERP knowledge.
• Working in large organization / international experience.
• 2+ years of experience preferably in food & beverage industry is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience working in manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 company is a plus
• CPIM or CSCP certification a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.75 - $33.65 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location

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