Buyer

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. You matter! Join a company that leads with trust, integrity and that truly cares! Kuka Leads & Kuka Cares SUMMARY Purchases merchandise or commodities for resale. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 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. Understands and follows safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns. Adheres to the Quality Systems and participates in continuous improvement. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 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. KUKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Purchasing Industries Robotics Engineering and Robot Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at KUKA by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Tuition assistance Disability insurance Get notified about new Buyer jobs in Sterling Heights, MI . Regional Category Purchaser - MRO (Buyer) Auburn Hills, MI $52.34-$52.34 6 months ago Fraser, MI $86,000.00-$105,000.00 1 week ago Aluminum Buyer - Flat Roll Aluminum and Ingots Senior Buyer - Relocate to North Carolina Contract Sourcing Manager - Fulltime - Detroit Auburn Hills, MI $110,000.00-$115,000.00 4 days ago Auburn Hills, MI $90,800.00-$124,850.00 2 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr