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Buyer

Department : Supply Chain

Employment Type : Full Time

Location : San Diego, California

Reporting To : North American Purchasing Manager

Compensation : $75,000 - $80,000 / year

Description

The Buyer will be responsible for handling the daily Purchasing at our San Diego facility. This is a key position in our organization as we work to streamline the procurement processes across North America.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure purchasing processes & procedures are completed daily

Ensure there are no material disruptions to plant operations

Create purchase orders for required materials based on production plans

Coordinate with production teams to ensure materials are available when needed

Monitor stock levels of materials to prevent shortages or overstocking

Act as lead in VCP / MRP implementation at facility

Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, identifying and resolving supply chain issues

Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate pricing, contracts and payment terms

Make data-driven decisions to reduce inventory, overall cost, and increase inventory turns while ensuring continuity of supply

Maintaining and nurturing mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers

Assist in training and development of new members of the Knowles Global Supply Chain organization

Ensure timely completion of new supplier set up process to Oracle ERP program

Resolve invoice issues as needed.

Participate in annual Purchasing audits and respond to tactical inquiries regarding existing Purchasing procedures

Provide regular updates on inventory, risks and other adjustments to key stakeholders

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

3 or more years of related supply chain experience preferred

Demonstrated proficiency in cost savings initiatives and critical assessment of purchasing decisions

Ability to work on site 5 days per week at the San Diego facility

Proficient in Microsoft Excel & other Microsoft Office Suite software

Experience with Oracle ERP systems is preferred

Experience in leadership capacity is preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail

Ability to maintain confidential information

Benefits

What’s in it for you on Day 1 :

Medical, dental and vision insurance plans

Prescription Drug Plans

Basic Life Insurance

401k plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral Program

Overtime opportunities

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Exciting Onsite Perks :

Free coffee available at our cafeteria

Employee Appreciation Events

Knowles is committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.

One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting annual salary for this role is targeted to be between $75,000 to $80,000.

Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining Knowles, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Statement : Knowles Precision Devices prohibits pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

Knowles is a market leader and global provider of high-performance capacitors and radio frequency ("RF") filtering products, and advanced micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, serving the medtech, defense, electric vehicle, and industrial markets. Knowles' focus on the customer, combined with unique technology, proprietary manufacturing techniques, and global operational expertise, enables us to deliver innovative solutions across multiple applications. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles is a global organization with employees in 11 countries.