Buyer / Planner

Job Summary Kurt Manufacturing is adding a Buyer / Planner to our team! This position is responsible for purchasing the raw materials, components, and services needed to meet production requirements and surpass customer expectations. The Buyer/Planner evaluates and analyzes supplier quotes, negotiates prices, maintains relationships with vendors, and ensures orders are delivered on time. As a Kurt Buyer/Planner, you are organized, proactive, detail-oriented and able to keep things running smoothly. You know how to plan ahead, negotiate with suppliers, and solve problems quickly. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas. Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Monday - Friday Compensation The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $61,000 to $81,995. The offered rate will be based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education. Essential Functions Source, negotiate, and select vendors that meet the company’s quality, price, and delivery requirements. Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors and suppliers. Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery. Review and analyze purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders. Monitor inventory levels to ensure minimum stock levels are maintained. Ensure timely delivery of items and follow up with vendors on late orders. Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors. Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data. Prepare reports on purchase activity and supplier performance. Open and maintain internal and external manufacturing production orders Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field (or equivalent experience) 5+ years of experience in purchasing, buying, and/or planning preferred Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills Strong knowledge of purchasing principles and procedures Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Work, PowerPoint) Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Strong organizational and time management skills Able to work independently and collaboratively with a team Preferred Requirements and Qualifications Professional certification (ASQ or APICS) Benefits Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on your hire date. Health Care Savings Account (HSA) Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) Paid Parental Leave Paid Bereavement Leave Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required. Physical Demand Factors The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title. Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities. Strength Level Rating : Light work. Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The worker will occasionally (up to 1 / 3 of the time): Perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touch Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus A worker in this job will frequently (from 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time): Reach by extending hands and arms; and handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers Talk by expressing or exchanging communication by means of the spoken work to impart oral information Hear by perceiving the nature of sounds by ear Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less