Buyer

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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!
  
  
  

Husqvarna is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline and termination. Husqvarna prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; disability; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.