Buyer I (Entry-level)

Job Description

Job Description

About Us: Kingsbury, Inc., founded in 1912, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of tilt-pad fluid film thrust and journal bearings for all types of rotating machinery. With thousands of installations worldwide, we are renowned for our innovative solutions and commitment to quality.

Why work at Kingsbury?

Flexible Scheduling:  We value work-life balance and offer adaptable work hours to support your personal and professional needs.

Generous Time Off: Enjoy Vacation, PTO, Sick Time, and Holiday Pay, which includes days between Christmas and New Years Day.

Comprehensive Benefits: We cover your vision and dental insurance.

Health Club Reimbursement: Stay fit and healthy with our health club reimbursement program.

Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education with our tuition reimbursement.

Family-Owned: Proudly family-owned and operated for over a century.

And Many More Reasons: Discover even more perks when you join us!

Location Flexibility
This position may be based at any of our U.S. locations, including Oshkosh, WI; Philadelphia, PA; or Yuba City, CA. We are open to hiring the right candidate regardless of which of our U.S. facilities best aligns with their experience and business needs.

Position Overview: 

The Buyer I will support the supply chain in procurement of goods and services, maintain supply inventory levels for effective company operation, coordinate vendor compliance with customer requirement, and conduct regular price and lead time comparisons to ensure Kingsbury receives the best return while learning and complying with company purchasing policies and procedures. The Buyer I will be responsible for these duties across all three domestic locations of Kingsbury; Oshkosh, WI, Philadelphia, PA, and Yuba City, CA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Procure Materials, Repair and Operations (MRO) products. 
• Procure Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products. 
• Procure Vendor Engineering products. 
• Coordinate with production and vendors to ensure customer requirements can/will be met. 
• Generate, process, maintain, and troubleshoot Purchase Order Requisitions and Purchase Orders. 
• Make preliminary efforts to resolve late orders or issues with vendors. 
• Communicate daily with the Purchasing Staff and Production as to the disposition of open purchase orders. 
• Enter, Maintain, and Manage Vendor Item database.
• Maintain inventory and purchases in accordance with the Kingsbury Governance Plan. 
• Process Vendor Invoices. 
• Maintain sound business relationships with vendors to ensure continued business success. 
• Exemplify Kingsbury’s safety mindset by complying with all safety requirements and acts as a safety ambassador. 
• Attends all company required trainings and meetings. (ie safety and department meetings) 
• Complete special projects, continuous improvement initiatives and other duties as assigned. 
• Complete special projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and No experience required. 

Kingsbury, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.