KHS Group
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Waukesha | Purchasing | Experienced professionals
YOU AND KHS:
TOGETHER WE’RE WORLD CLASS
Short description
KHS is a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of filling and packaging systems for beverages and liquid food we are a world-class player. Our customers have trusted in our passionate pioneering spirit and first-class technologies for over 150 years. However, we can only remain world class if we continue to find new employees who make just as high demands of themselves and the quality of their work as our customers make of us at KHS. Are you one of them?
Your responsibilities
Reviews requisitions for materials within ERP system; analyzes each item for quantity, specifications and delivery requirements; develops and investigates sources; issues requests for quotations for those items not covered by existing arrangements.
Interacts with subcontractors to purchase fabricated, machined and welded components.
Identifies alternate sourcing if needed, based on quality, price and delivery; contacts potential suppliers and negotiates quotes on most favorable terms; may investigate suppliers’ capabilities to furnish materials, finished parts or services.
Uses technical drawings, discusses technical requirements with vendors such as dimensions, tolerances, finishes and other aspects of manufacturing.
Determines best source by evaluating quotation or by application of an existing arrangement or by approved procedures; interviews vendor representatives; produces purchase orders within prescribed dollar limits (< $15,000) and under supervision of Purchasing Supervisor or Manager (>$15,000); negotiates the lowest possible cost balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
Performs follow-up work on orders to ensure vendor compliance with terms of purchase, especially delivery dates and quantity/quality; resolves invoice discrepancies.
May participate in supplier visits and audits to qualify vendors; evaluates vendor performance based on personal knowledge of quality, prices, service and delivery, as well as feedback from Production, Receiving and Engineering.
Maintains procurement records.
Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
Your profile
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field preferred
At least three years purchasing experience in manufacturing environment
Combination of equivalent education and experience
ERP experience, SAP experience preferred
Ability to interpret data from manufacturing requisitions and procure the materials needed at price/quality standards
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance offered at 30 days of employment
Generous Educational Reimbursement program
Company sponsored Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
401K with Company Match
In order to ensure our success in the future, too, we need first-class employees – and we also have plenty to offer them.
KHS is a global manufacturer of filling and packaging systems. With around 5,000 employees and KHS sites in over 40 countries we play a leading role in the industry. We always focus on quality, customer orientation, sustainability and reliability – and have done for over 150 years.
In order to ensure our success in the future, too, we need first-class employees – and we also have plenty to offer them.
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