What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc.?
Responsible for purchasing materials in terms of reasonable cost, delivery, quality, etc. based on the directions of purchasing management. The job duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Issue Request for Quotations
Negotiate price, delivery and quality
Prepare comparison sheet in price, delivery and quality
Vendor evaluation and/or selection
Prepare price and delivery control sheet
Expedite material delivery to meet KRC/KHI/KMM production schedules
Coordinate FAI or PSI etc. together with QA department
Monitor receipt of incoming materials
Issue Purchase Order by using company computer system(s)
Monitor and review invoices prior to submitting to management
Investigate discrepancies between invoices and receiving reports
Disposal of rejected/damaged/shortage materials
Interface between purchasing and other departments
Create various reports/spreadsheets
Qualifications:
- Required to possess a HS diploma or equivalent, Bachelor degree is preferred
- Must have, at minimum, three (3) years work experience in purchasing/procurement and/or related jobs in railcar or equivalent manufacturing industry.
- Shall have capability of handling sub-major vendors.
- Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Must be proficient in Excel and Word.
- SAP experience a plus
- Bilingual in Japanese is a plus but not required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Signing bonus
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Purchasing: 4 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location