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Buyer

Port Washington, WI, USA

128 Days ago

Job Description


Kleen Test Products is in search of a Buyer at our Sunset facility in Port Washington, WI. We are looking for a candidate with prior experience (4 years) in Purchasing with a college degree in business or materials management. This candidate must have the ability to understand and adhere to all laws pertaining to procurement and contracts. Candidates must also possess knowledge and use of price and cost analysis and have excellent negotiating skills. Strong project management skills and the ability to work extra hours when necessary to handle spikes in workload and meet deadlines is required. Candidates must be agile in adapting to and working in an ever changing, fast paced, and diverse production environment. This position has 1st shift hours Monday-Friday.

Essential Functions:

  • Establish and maintain a mutual respect of suppliers and peers.
  • Select and maintain high quality sources of supply as well as evaluate existing and new supplier performance.
  • Advise appropriate KTP departments of changes in raw material parameters that affect the operation, including prices, lead times, changes to specifications or other as applicable.
  • Resolve communication gaps, manufacturing process problems or delivery delays with Suppliers as they occur. Visits to Supplier sites for issue resolution are rare but may be required as determined by KTP Leadership.
  • Manage purchase order volumes and inventory turns in a manner consistent with KTP Procurement strategy.
  • Maintain clear and concise records of all problems and correspondences for each purchase order.
  • Prepare request for bids for commodities that involve manufacturing of commodities with long lead times and high costs to assure the best supplier for quality, price and on-time delivery and technical knowledge.
  • Expedite and de-expedite purchase orders to support changes in the Production Schedule and reflect Make-to-Order / Just in Time Manufacturing Strategy.
  • Keep an open line of communication between Purchasing and the other functional areas within the organization.
  • Research and analyze costing information for cost reduction/profit improvement for KTP. Identify Cost Savings opportunities where possible.
  • Develop inventory management strategies for raw materials, addressing challenges including product life cycles, artwork changes and chemical shelf lives.
  • Analyzing cost increases and decreases in relation to past history, cost of living increases, cost of bill of materials, cost of labor, profit margins, etc. Push back on Cost Increases and advocate for Cost Decreases where potential opportunities are identified.
  • Remain up to date on all laws pertaining to procurement: UCC, law of agency, valid contracts, customs, duties, ETC.
  • Document Purchasing systems and processes. Maintain relevant data in Company Systems (Syspro), including but not limited to Item Setups, Price Schedules, Supplier Setups, MRP Setups.
  • All other duties assigned by the Purchasing Manager.

Requirements

  • Requires a Bachelor's, preferably in Purchasing or related area.
  • Prior experience (4+ years) in Purchasing, Sourcing or Procurement.
  • Requires the ability to understand and adhere to all laws pertaining to procurement and contracts.
  • Strong negotiating and project management skills.
  • Understanding of MRP concepts and ERP system functionality.
  • Ability to work extra hours when necessary to handle spikes in workload and meet deadlines.
  • ASCM Certification a plus.

Benefits

Culture

  • Safety is KTP's top priority - everyone should go home in the same condition they came to work
  • KTP builds collaborative relationships that strengthen the overall work environment
  • Opportunity for growth, development and advancement within each department, or across departments
  • Fast-paced environment, constantly changing, and the days go by quickly!

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical insurance plan and prescription drug coverage
  • Comprehensive dental insurance plan
  • FREE Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (company-funded & voluntary options)
  • Short and Long Term Disability coverage (FREE company-funded coverage & voluntary options)
  • Voluntary Life & Disability Program Eligibility
  • Optional Flexible Spending Accounts (medical & dependent care)
  • Prescription safety glasses cost-sharing program
  • FREE financial wellness counseling and tools
  • Time off for preventive care doctor appointments
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program (FREE to employees and your families)
  • Paid vacation time (earn more as your seniority grows!)
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Nicotine-cessation aid reimbursement
  • Continuing education opportunities/ Tuition Reimbursement program
  • Onsite annual Health Risk Assessments
  • Fitness membership discounts
  • Community involvement & volunteer opportunities
  • AT&T and Verizon wireless discounts

More info at - https://sites.google.com/kleentest.com/welcome/why-kt

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree

Key Skills Required

ManufacturingProject ManagementAccountsAnalysisArtworkCommunicationCommunity InvolvementComprehensiveConsistentCost AnalysisCost ReductionCounselingDental InsuranceDevelopmentHistoryInsuranceInventory ManagementIssue ResolutionJust in timeLeadershipManagementManufacturing ProcessNegotiatingProduction EnvironmentProfit ImprovementPurchase OrderReimbursementResearchStrategyTechnical Knowledge

Job Overview


Job Function: Courier / Logistics and Supply Chain

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

Experience: 4 - 5 yrs

Contact Information


Company about us:

We specialize in contract manufacturing and packaging of personal care, household cleaning, and OTC pharmaceutical products. Our state-of-the-art facilities, combined with our highly skilled and experienced team, make us an industry leader in providing exceptional products and services.

Our success is built on a foundation of commitment to our customers,...

Company Name: Kleen Test Products

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: http://kleentest.com/

Headquarter: Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA 53074

Industry: Manufacturing

Company Size: 201-500 Employees

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