Buyer 

LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States | BRAND: Knorr Brake Company | REQUISITION ID: 7599 | JOB GRADE:15  | ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid 

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today at www.KnorrBrake.com!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Buyer for direct material is responsible for ensuring that the KBC Procurement organization selects the most appropriate production material suppliers on the basis of price, quality, delivery and service with a focus on establishing a reliable supply base that consistently meets or exceeds KBC business priorities and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for direct material. This role will focus on the machining commodity.

Essential Functions:  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare accurate and complete Requests For Quotations (RFQs) and subsequent market studies in a timely manner to support critical business needs. 
• Accurately maintain all required part & supplier system data details for assigned direct material commodities and effectively manage and execute all supplier contracts.
• Develop, maintain and execute Procurement strategy for assigned direct material commodities in order to meet business goals in the areas of sales, supplier on-time delivery, customer delivery reliability, quality & product performance. 
• Actively promote and champion the use of best practice to ensure compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Provide commercial advice and support to Project Management, Engineering, Supplier Quality and Operations Teams.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers, manufacturers, and all relevant internal departments and clients to resolve issues and drive a continuous improvement mindset. 
• Highlighting any major commercial risks or issues to Management and work with them to ensure the optimum solution;
• Participation in audits as required;
• Maintain thorough records at all times in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• The incumbent may be expected to travel as required both locally and internationally.
• General procurement support functions.

Competencies:  Technical

• Technical Capacity: ERP System (SAP) along with the ability to read and understand technical material for assigned commodities i.e. engineering drawings, material specifications, quality standards & requirements, etc.  
• Problem Solving: desire to solve problem with analytical thinking
• Understanding and professional experience with purchasing contracts
• Excellent negotiation, customer service and communication skills
• Strong market knowledge and experience in working across various functions, businesses and regions.

Core Competencies

• Communication Proficiency
• Organization & Time Management
• Self-directed and detail oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or applicable 

3-5+ years of experience of directly applicable experience

What does Knorr Brake Company have to offer you?

- Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Virtual visits
- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary life, Disability and other Supplemental coverages
- Identity Theft and Legal Protection benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free corporate passes to the Baltimore Zoo and Aquarium
- Free gym membership
- Additional discounts include cellular, auto, theme park & attraction tickets, local restaurants, bank partnerships, etc.
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid “KBC Cares” Volunteer Time Off
- 12 company-paid holidays (includes full week between Christmas and New Year’s)
- Monthly employee welfare events and corporate outreach (Crab Feast, Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day, Chili Cook-Off, etc.)

Knorr Brake Company LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.