Buyer

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. We challenge our employees to pursue their work with passion while keeping an unparalleled commitment to technological excellence, integrity and social responsibility.

Knorr-Brake Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Position Summary:

The Buyer for direct material is responsible for ensuring that the KBC Procurement organization selects the most appropriate production material suppliers on the basis of price, quality, delivery and service with a focus on establishing a reliable supply base that consistently meets or exceeds KBC business priorities and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for direct material.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and ensure the compliance with company's rules and policies.
• Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable.
• Must understand and comply with applicable standards. ( i.e.: ISO 9001, ISO 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, AAR, and CMMI).
• Maintain and safeguard business records.
  
  

Additional Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare accurate and complete Requests For Quotations (RFQs) and subsequent market studies in a timely manner to support critical business needs.
• Accurately maintain all required part & supplier system data details for assigned direct material commodities and effectively manage and execute all supplier contracts.
• Develop, maintain and execute Procurement strategy for assigned direct material commodities in order to meet business goals in the areas of sales, supplier on-time delivery, customer delivery reliability, quality & product performance.
• Actively promote and champion the use of best practice to ensure compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Provide commercial advice and support to Project Management, Engineering, Supplier Quality and Operations Teams.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers, manufacturers, and all relevant internal departments and clients to resolve issues and drive a continuous improvement mindset.
• Highlighting any major commercial risks or issues to Management and work with them to ensure the optimum solution;
• Participation in audits as required;
• Maintain thorough records at all times in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• The incumbent may be expected to travel as required both locally and internationally.
• General procurement support functions.
  
  

Knowledge:

• Technical Capacity: ERP System (SAP) along with the ability to read and understand technical material for assigned commodities i.e. engineering drawings, material specifications, quality standards & requirements, etc.
• Problem Solving: desire to solve problem with analytical thinking
• Understanding and professional experience with purchasing contracts
• Excellent negotiation, customer service and communication skills
• Strong market knowledge and experience in working across various functions, businesses and regions.
  
  

Skills:

• Communication Proficiency
• Organization & Time Management
• Self-directed and detail oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Education:

Bachelor Degree: Business Administration

Required Experience:

3-5 Years Relevant Experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree
• 5 years of experience, including working in a manufacturing environment
  
  

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Westminster, MD is $89,900–$134,900 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Knorr Brake Company is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa spon