Buyer/Planner

Overview

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, a division of the Kingspan Group plc headquartered in Ireland, is a global and trusted leader in the design, manufacturing, and supply of high-performance sustainable building products and solutions for the construction industry. As the most energy-efficient, cost-effective building envelope solutions, insulated metal panels are at the forefront of sustainability. We serve the architectural, commercial/industrial, cold storage and food processing markets, and are committed to delivering the most advanced building products on the market. Learn about our Planet Passionate initiatives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEeIS55WMOk

At Kingspan, our future success is based on the quality of our people, who's expertise and motivation have helped ensure that we remain at the forefront of the construction materials manufacturing industry. In joining Kingspan you become an important part of a growing organization with a reputation for innovative design and use of technology, technical expertise, product quality, service excellence, and dedication to sustainability.

Ready to be part of our team?  

We are looking for an experienced Buyer/Planner for our Modesto, California office!

Summary: Leverage procurement best practices to create and implement aggressive strategies to continually lower cost drivers while maintaining established quality standards. Interface with current suppliers in support of daily operations. Seek new vendors to leverage commodities best practices.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Coordinate purchasing activity with manufacturing departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Anticipate any challenges or disruptions in supply or quality and provide alternative solutions.
• Oversee vendors and ensure adequate procedures are in place to minimize variances and defect material issues.
• Maintain consistent lines of communication with Production, Sales, Engineering and other departments to confirm needs are met and strategize on future goals.
• Perform detailed analysis to determine optimal supply chain strategies and tactics.
• Develop/review processes within planning to reduce service failuresOversee maintenance of current price information; department and supplier product information; supplier contracts, servicing agreements, etc.
• Build and maintain good supplier and customer relationships.
• Prepare and submit reports as directed.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years experience in procurement for a manufacturing business in the building and construction segment.
• Strong knowledge of department products (steel, chemical, plastic films, lumber, packaging, MRO), supply chain strategies, transportation issues, warehousing, accounting, and office procedures.
• Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines and with minimal supervision.
• Strong analysis skills.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Medium to advanced skills with MSExcel, MSWord, SAP or other MRP system.

Computer Skills:

• Must be highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Outlook.

Certificates and Licenses:

• CPM, CPSM, APP, or other purchasing credentials.

Other Skills and Requirements:

• High level of interpersonal skills
• Good to excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills.
• Excellent telephone and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Employment Disclaimer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Fitness Reimbursement, Educational Assistance, Life, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, and Life Assistance Program.

**Kingspan is an Equal Opportunity Employer**