Buyer

KPS Global® is the largest provider of insulated panel systems for custom walk-ins to the convenience store, supermarket and warehouse club markets. We also manufacture custom enclosures for controlled environments for the scientific and industrial markets.

Setting the industry standard for more than 75 years, with knowledgeable experts who work with customers to develop custom cold storage solutions for a wide range of industries including food retail, industrial and scientific markets.
KPSG is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas with five manufacturing locations in Fort Worth, TX; Piney Flats, TN; Conyers, GA, San Dimas, CA and Goodyear, AZ.

KPS Global believes in people who drive positive change. We value outstanding people who are deeply committed to providing innovative, high-quality service to customers from coast to coast. As a member of the KPSG team, you will be part of an exciting and modern company culture where you will enjoy professional growth and benefit from an environment where creativity, innovation and hard work are rewarded.

KPS Global is a privately held company, owned by the Viessmann Generations Group, with more than 850 employees.

Job Summary

KPS Global is looking for a Buyer, to join the Strategic Sourcing Group.

The Buyer is responsible for negotiating material costs and obtaining local contracts for production supplies. This role is also responsible for communicating and managing the timely arrival of purchased materials and working with supply base and internal departments to ensure proper inventory levels are achieved. This position expedites or cancels materials when needed, coordinates the return of defective materials, and reviews and directs the work of lower level employees.

Major Responsibilities

• Placing purchase orders, expediting, cancelling, and deferring materials and orders with suppliers
• Providing forecast information to suppliers
• Working with internal departments and supply base on the return and coordination of defective material; coordinates the charge-back of labor incurred by replacing defective material to suppliers
• Mentoring and training less experienced employees on departmental processes and procedures; serving as back-up to Senior Buyer as necessary

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 – 3 years of experience in Materials, Purchasing, or Inventory Management; 3+ years of experience preferred
• Proven ability to be a team player, self-starter, and communicate effectively
• Ability to operate and analyze inventory programs and systems as relates to tactical purchasing
• Proven experience with conflict resolution, including ability to resolve issues affecting the accomplishment of department and division goals
• Strong understanding of inventory management and high attention to detail
• Ability to work in both an office and factory environment