Commodity Buyer

ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid

KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) platforms and solutions. A trailblazer, we are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for today’s transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet.

KB Signaling is part of a global, high-tech company that will challenge you and help you grow. Discover your potential.

• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation
  • Develop and implement effective strategies for sourcing direct materials globally and regionally, negotiating contracts with vendors to secure optimal pricing and terms
• Market Analysis
  • Continuously monitor market trends, raw material prices, and potential risks to make informed purchasing decisions and forecasts.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and continuous supply of materials.
• Cost Management & Productivity
  • Conduct cost analysis, perform cost modeling, and monitor productivity initiatives to achieve cost-effective procurement and meet budgeted objectives.
• Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain, such as supply disruptions or price volatility, to ensure business continuity.
• Work closely with internal teams (Purchasing, production, Project teams and finance) to understand material requirements and communicate forecasts and delivery schedules.

Analytical & Strategic

Skills:

The ability to analyze complex data, develop long-term strategies, and perform cost modeling is crucial.

Negotiation

Skills:

Proven ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers to achieve favorable outcomes.

Industry Knowledge:

Deep understanding of the commodity market, supply chain principles and legal aspects of procurement.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Grain Valley is $56,900 to $112,500 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. KB Signaling is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations.

Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year.

Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements.

Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis

Please note:

At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis…