Buyer

As a Buyer at Husqvarna Construction in Olathe, KS, you are responsible for the acquisition of manufacturing components, and indirect materials to support factory assembly, post-sale service requirements, and the operation of all support staff. The position will also be responsible for monitoring supplier performance, maintaining prescribed inventory levels, and focusing on achieving the departmental KPIs. This position is critical for ensuring the flow of material from the supply chain to the factory and / or the end user of the product.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Material Acquisition

Identify part needs based upon S&OP and MRP requirements

Enter purchase orders for direct and indirect material as required

Expediting and rescheduling open orders

Process secondary operations

Support new product initiatives as needed (prototypes, EP, MP)

Monitoring Supplier Performance

Monitoring shipping discrepancies (quality, counts, invoicing)

Follow-up with past due delivery dates and report on delivery performance

Suggest / implement / document corrective actions

Participate in HOS driven supplier / inventory improvement workshops

Inventory Management

Monitor Stock / Non-Stock items and identify / implement proper safety stocks

Manage obsolete inventory

Administrative

Populating and updating product master database

Updating and populating cost detail changes

Run monthly purchasing reports

Run open order reports and send to suppliers

COMPETENCIES

Accurate entering of purchase orders

Maintaining complete, accurate records

Working cooperatively within team environment

CRITICAL FUNCTIONAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Strong knowledge of AS400

Strong knowledge of MRP processes and basic inventory principles

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree or 2-3 years equivalent experience as a Buyer

CPM preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal Office Environment

Heavy PC use

Daily, weekly, monthly and annual deadlines

WE OFFER :

Competitive compensation

Benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance at date of hire

A 401(k) with matching and no vesting

An employee purchase discount on Husqvarna products

An education assistance program

Paid parental leave

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

And more!

Last date to apply :

We are continuously accepting applications