General information

Location

Anniston  

Reference

2024-12410  

Position description

Job title

Bi-lingual Buyer, Mandarin M/F

Contract type

Full-time

About us

WHO WE ARE
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 progressive and aggressive in our pursuit of excellence. We are Worldwide AND with sites in Alabama, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and Oregon, we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

Main duties and responsibilities

JOB BASICS
The Bi-lingual Buyer position purchases materials, supplies, equipment and services from suppliers in Chinese (Mandarin) speaking countries. The position is responsible for the competitive purchase of a wide variety of parts, material, equipment, supplies, assemblies, commodities, Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) items and services. The position will be directly responsible for the procurement of materials to support manufacturing and overall business objectives. This position will also support the objectives of the Procurement Team, collaborate closely with Maintenance, Production and Planning, and support the company's overall growth plan. The position will represent the company with a high degree of professionalism when dealing with suppliers, internal and external customers and associates. The Bi-lingual Buyer position must follow all Kronospan Purchasing Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
• Advanced Mandarin and English speaking ability
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to make thoughtful time management decisions independently.
• Ability to prioritize work, resolve issues, meet deadlines, and seek feedback from management. Ability to discern between urgent and non-urgent issues and act accordingly to solve them.
• Understanding of purchasing processes and procedures
• Must have exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities
• Team player with the ability to work and interact with all levels throughout the organization
• Original thinking and creativity through resourcefulness, suggestions and problem solving
• Self-motivated and comfortable working individually and as part of a team.
• High energy level, strong work ethic, and positive approach to problem solving.
• Flexibility to handle continually changing priorities/demands
• Ability to understand advanced manufacturing concepts
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to pass a post-offer physical and drug screen

WHAT WILL PUT YOU AHEAD
• Demonstrated history of perfect or near-perfect attendance
• Experience with international purchasing and logistics
• 3+ years in a fast paced manufacturing purchasing setting

What we offer

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
• 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
• Highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including vacation and holidays
• “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global KronoAcademy and our local KronoAcademy USA facilities