General information

Location

Anniston  

Reference

2024-11716  

Position description

Job title

Buyer

Contract type

Full-time

About us

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan

Main duties and responsibilities

The Buyer position is responsible for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment and services. Responsible for the competitive purchase of a wide variety of parts, material, equipment, supplies, assemblies, commodities, Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) items and services . Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Negotiate with vendors for the best price purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and services used by Kronospan
• Conduct research on new supplies and materials
• Communicate with production, maintenance, and stores to ensure proper part type and quantity are ordered
• Solicit bids and examine quotes
• Assist accounting department in establishing account/credit and terms
• Negotiate blanket purchase orders and monitor cost during the designated time period
• Review requisitions for appropriate approval and account numbers
• Follow up on receipt of goods
• Maintain positive relationship with vendors
• Reconcile all documents associated with orders placed to ensure accuracy
• Post invoices
• Acts as a mediator, as required, between users and suppliers concerning delivery, quality, pricing issues, etc.
• Assist in Request for Quote or product bids, including preparation, analysis, evaluation and implementation.
• Receive, analyze, and resolve supplier inquiries, disputes, and payment discrepancies

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Strong customer service skills and sense of urgency
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Experience as an MRO or raw materials buyer
• Advanced skills using Microsoft office suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience working within the purchasing module of an ERP system
• Ability to work in a team environment

What we offer

As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:
- Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
- Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
- A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
- Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
- 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
- “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
- Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

WHAT TO SEND OUR WAY
- A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.