Buyer-Kimball Danville, KY - 10 GO Danville-00304

Purchase materials at the lowest total cost consistent with considerations of quality, sourcing, delivery and urgency of need. Works under the direct supervision of Commodity Manager.

Responsible for execution of MRP schedules, PO management, and inventory management. Ensure the timely acquisition of components in order to support the Manufacturing/Sales process.

• Evaluates strategic opportunities and defines and recommends opportunities for cost savings, service improvements, etc, in support of Commodity Manager efforts
• Supports vendor selection process including supplier capability and quality audits, financial risk assessments, logistical profile, and engineering support levels.
• Assesses supplier performance and provides data-supported input for a formal scorecard process.

• Works with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to drive improvement in the areas of material flow, supply options and actively involved in the support of new product development.
• Leads and directs Supplier Meetings as needed.
• Utilizes knowledge of Vendor Managed Inventory, Kanban, MRP, Returnable bin programs, and Pack Size reductions to develop strategic and tactical recommendations for inventory management.
• Understands the different transportation options and how they can be strategically used to decrease costs and improve service (rail truck, ocean freight, intermodal)
• Responsible for EC input in procurement fields and execution of supplier facing EC related processes
• Able to drive supplier performance improvement activities

• Communicate between customer service, manufacturing and support groups as needed
• Continually improve job knowledge and performance
• Maintains and orderly and organized works space.
• Utilizes concepts & practices of Lean Manufacturing (kanban, pull systems VSMs, level-loading, standard work, etc.)
• Owns maintenance and accuracy of system planning data as pertains to Purchasing processes
• Maintain necessary documentation.

• 2- or 4-year degree in Business, Operations or related field preferred or a High School diploma and at minimum 4-6 years of Purchasing/Supply Chain experience in manufacturing support role
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and business operating systems
• Advanced skills in PC usage. Ability to perform data analysis and use PC tools to effectively communicate.
• Knowledgeable in Purchasing and Manufacturing processes
• Understanding of and ability to implement material strategies, including Lean manufacturing, inventory management, kanban systems, VMI, cost reduction, etc.
• Ability to comprehend and follow job safety guidelines.