What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Koch?
Your Job
Koch-Glitsch is seeking a Buyer to support the procurement of materials and services that enable safe, reliable, and profitable execution of our products and projects. In this role, you will partner closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, Project Management, and Suppliers to ensure the right materials are available at the right time while continuously improving value and supplier performance.
Our Team
You will be part of the Supply Chain organization supporting Koch-Glitsch operations in Wichita, KS. The team works cross functionally with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and commercial partners to support customer commitments and long term business success.
What You Will Do
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Koch-Glitsch keeps our customers’ operations running with a wide range of innovative products and solutions serving the refining, chemical and petrochemical industries. As a full service provider of mass transfer, mist elimination and phase separation equipment, we handle everything from design and fabrication to delivery and installation.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
Koch-Glitsch is seeking a Buyer to support the procurement of materials and services that enable safe, reliable, and profitable execution of our products and projects. In this role, you will partner closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, Project Management, and Suppliers to ensure the right materials are available at the right time while continuously improving value and supplier performance.
Our Team
You will be part of the Supply Chain organization supporting Koch-Glitsch operations in Wichita, KS. The team works cross functionally with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and commercial partners to support customer commitments and long term business success.
What You Will Do
- Source and procure raw materials (primarily stainless steel) to support production schedules and customer requirements
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships focused on safety, quality, delivery, and total cost
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements aligned with business needs and market conditions
- Collaborate with internal partners to resolve supply issues and mitigate risk
- Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Leverage ERP/MRP systems to manage purchase orders, deliveries, and data integrity
- Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and create additional value
- Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to meet project or company objectives
- Ability to analyze data, prioritize work, and make sound business decisions
- Experience in roles requiring cross‑functional collaboration, data‑driven decision‑making, or accountability for cost, quality, or delivery outcomes
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience in procurement, buying, sourcing, or supply chain within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Experience with metal commodities or fabricated industrial equipment
- Experience negotiating contracts or supplier agreements
- Experience using ERP or MRP systems
- Familiarity with continuous improvement or value creation initiatives
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Koch-Glitsch keeps our customers’ operations running with a wide range of innovative products and solutions serving the refining, chemical and petrochemical industries. As a full service provider of mass transfer, mist elimination and phase separation equipment, we handle everything from design and fabrication to delivery and installation.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).