Operational Buyer​/Procurement Coordinator

Overview

Operational Buyer / Procurement Coordinator at our Sabetha, KS facility. This role focuses on the seamless procurement of materials and services essential to manufacturing processes, with the opportunity to impact operational efficiency and cost management. As a key member of the procurement team, you will use negotiation skills, problem-solving ability, and stakeholder management to drive continuous improvement and build strong vendor relationships.

• Deliver operational KPIs, such as claim management, purchase order execution, exception message handling, parts availability, invoice reconciliation, and buyer productivity.
• Manage relationships with suppliers for tactical, day-to-day procurement activities, ensuring clear escalation channels when necessary.
• Implement and operationalize category strategies and framework contracts, contributing feedback to global sourcing teams to refine procurement strategies.
• Achieve year-over-year cost savings and negotiate favorable terms with assigned suppliers and categories.
• Execute the complete procure-to-pay process, from sourcing to invoicing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve delivery issues, payment discrepancies, and other procurement challenges.
• Ensure compliance with purchase order policies, standardize procurement procedures, and maintain procurement documentation.
• Contribute to master data accuracy and assist with MRP settings in alignment with global material management guidelines.
• Leverage analytics tools, SOPs, and capabilities provided by the Center of Excellence to optimize sourcing activities.

You will be part of a dynamic procurement and supply chain team, collaborating with suppliers, manufacturing operations, and global category managers. You will report to the procurement supervisor and contribute to broader supply chain objectives.

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of related experience in procurement or purchasing.
• Knowledge of SAP systems is preferred; proficiency in SAP is a plus.
• Experience with Power BI or similar analytics tools is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills with excellent communication abilities.
• Customer-service oriented with solid financial acumen.
• Capable of working independently, managing multiple priorities, and meeting deadlines.

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Familiarity with global procurement processes and frameworks.
• Ability to analyze data and leverage business intelligence tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management and ERP systems beyond SAP.

Coperion () is a global industry and technology leader in processing systems and services. Coperion employs more than 5,000 people worldwide across multiple divisions. Hillenbrand is the parent company involved in these services.

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Job code: EX-7EF3A5AE

Job type:
Full-time

Location:

Sabetha

About the company:

Coperion

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