Senior Buyer - KI

JOB REQUIREMENTS: At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve
them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has
unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart
furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and
personalized solutions.Since 1941, we've positioned KI as the furniture
company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to
providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific
markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture,
educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we
can quickly respond to our customers' unique needs - including the
choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and
fulfillment process. That's why we say we offer far more than
furniture. We're Furnishing Knowledge. KI is seeking a Senior Buyer for
our Manufacturing plant in Green Bay, WI. This position is responsible
for sourcing and purchasing materials and components to support
manufacturing operations. This role is also responsible for continuous
supplier improvement. Responsibilities: * Purchasing & Inventory
Control (50%) o Analyze inventory levels for assigned items and
quantities to be purchases. o Place purchase orders with suppliers for
materials and components used in the production process. o Work with
suppliers on delivery date changes, quantity changes and cancellations.
o Update plant operations of any potential material availability
considerations. o Provide suppliers with projected usage and stocking
level input. o Visual color matching of components to color standards *
Supplier Sourcing (20%) o Identify potential supplier sources capable of
meeting requirements consistent with MWBE policy o Drive to prospective
supplier factories and visually evaluate the physical conditions and
processes deployed on the plant floor and in the office o Negotiate
pricing, terms, and conditions * Supplier Development (30%) o Notify
suppliers of quality concerns and work with them on root cause
identification and corrective action o Work with suppliers to identify
and implement cost saving ideas (CSI) o Work with suppliers to deploy
lean principals and quick response manufacturing concepts in their
operations Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in Business with
emphasis on Supply Chain related principles * Minimum 5 years
professional experience in purchasing, inventory management, production
planning, or related fields * Broad knowledge of purchasing principles
and practices * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MRP systems *
Experience with ISO requirements and audits are a plus What KI Offers
You: * Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As an
employee, you will have stock ownership in the company. * Competitive
Health, Dental, & Vision... For full info follow application link. KI
is an Equal Opportunity Employer. * APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply Online: ipc.us/t/7F3F06473ECE4F59 Qualified females, minorities,
and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to
apply.