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Buyer

Knowles Precision Devices • Liberty, SC • 2h ago

Buyer

Department: Supply Chain

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Liberty, SC

Reporting To: Supply Chain Manager

Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000 / year

Description

The Buyer will be responsible for handling the daily Purchasing at our Liberty, SC 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

Act as lead in VCP/MRP implementation at facility

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 PICK System and/or 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

Three 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 Liberty, SC facility

Proficient in Microsoft Excel & other Microsoft Office Suite software

Experience with Oracle ERP systems is preferred

Experience in leadership capacity is preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail

Ability to maintain confidential information

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development and growth

A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Prescription Drug Plans

Retirement Savings Plan (401k):

Basic Life Insurance

Onsite Physician

Employee Referral Program

Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and excellence.

We are 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 base pay for this role is $50,000 to $60,000 per year.

Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining us, 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.

Knowles' Cornell Dubilier brand is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom high-energy discharge capacitors used in a wide range of medical, military, and commercial pulsed energy applications.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We prohibit 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 career's 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.

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