Buyer - Manufacturing and Supply Chain Purchasing

As a pioneering leader at the forefront of advanced separation technologies, Komline has built a global reputation for its’ engineering excellence. Through a combination of innovative engineering, cutting‑edge manufacturing, and decades of experience, Komline continues to produce the highest quality equipment by maintaining its own integrated manufacturing facilities. Servicing our core markets of Water & Process, Agricultural & Renewables, and Industrials, we pride ourselves on providing end‑to‑end separation solutions tailored to meet our clients’ needs. With a continuous record of rapid expansion and strategic acquisitions, Komline sets itself apart as we welcome and continue to grow our burgeoning business.

Recognized as the leader in providing the highest quality coolant filtration products and services, we proudly serve the US automotive, aerospace, agriculture, and general machine tool industries. Uniquely positioned in our ability to produce large central systems for an entire plant down to individual filters for a single cutting machine on the floor, our proprietary filtration and cooling technologies come second to none.

Having a strong background in manufacturing, the Buyer II will manage procurement activities, vendor relations, and materials planning. The Buyer II will play a critical role in ensuring timely and cost‑effective sourcing of raw materials, components, and services essential to the production operations. The Buyer II will also be responsible for purchasing products, goods, and materials to support the operations, customer service, and sales teams.

Source, negotiate, and purchase raw materials, components, and supplies in alignment with production needs

Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams on product launches and supplier development

Track and report on procurement KPIs, lead times, cost savings, and vendor compliance

Expediting and performing procurement activities to ensure the organization’s current and anticipated demand for products and materials (stock and non‑stock) are met and in alignment with purchasing strategies

Developing an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders

Working within the management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders and report any back‑ordered or missing products

Assisting buyers with maintaining inventory levels and materials on a regular basis

Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied; Communicate with vendors to resolve problems with timeliness and product quality

Maintain and cultivate relationships with suppliers, internal, and external customers

Research and resolve account payables nonconformance with suppliers

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Supply Chain, Business, Finance, etc.) Computer skills and aptitude to learn internal Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Inventory Management applications

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products

3‑5 years of experience in the field of procurement