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KUKA · 2 weeks ago

Mechanical Buyer

KUKA is a company focused on automation and robotics, and they are seeking a Mechanical Buyer to manage the purchasing of merchandise or commodities for resale. The role involves negotiating prices, tracking cost savings, and ensuring quality and delivery standards are met with suppliers.

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Hiring Manager
Julie Farnsworth
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Responsibilities

Purchase commodities as assigned by the Lead Buyer, or Director/Manager Purchasing, utilizing negotiating skills to obtain the most competitive price while maintaining specified quality standards and delivery requirements
Tracks and records cost savings in AX via baseline for both hard and soft savings. Hangs all documentation and multiple quotes in AX for audit purposes along with confirmation of Purchase Order
Works with Follow-up reviewing all open orders and tracks Quality, Delivery of suppliers
Works with the Shipping and Receiving department to arrange transportation of purchases
Works with the Supervisor of Manufacturing Services to verify quantity and quality of stock received from manufacturer. Resolves all discrepancies
Reviews and authorizes payment of invoices or return of merchandise should there be any issues
Inspects exchanged or refunded merchandise and works with inventory control to reduce the inventory levels

Qualification

Cost savings trackingQuality assuranceNegotiating skillsInventory controlCommunication skills

Required

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Company

KUKA SE & Co.

H1B Sponsorship

KUKA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (4)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Paul Ambros
Executive Vice President, CFO
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Denise Kelly
Administrative Assistant To Chief Operations Officer
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