Buyer Planner - Berlin, WI

Buyer Planner – CTO

Location:

New Berlin, WI

Overall objective:
Administer the purchasing of steel and components needed for the Configured to Order (CTO) business. Act as the subject matter expert when determining the needed steel quantities based on the drawings and BOMs supplied.

• Source steel & third-party material from various vendors within Canada & the United States.
• Analyze SAP job cost against RFQ to identify opportunities for competitive sourcing.
• Understand vendor capabilities and identify alternative supplier sources to optimize working capital.
• Thoroughly review and compare all quoted objectives to select the supplier that meets the overall job scope, including budget, lead‑time, and quality.
• Communicate internally between various departments to relay any necessary information without delay.
• Handle external communication regarding suppliers’ quotes, on‑time delivery, and quality control concerns.
• Write and document work instructions of daily processes and procedures, including SAP steps, to allow continuous improvement.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects as needed – Lean Six Sigma results driven.
• Daily review of open purchase requests from internal departments that rely on a timely turnaround to meet operational execution.
• Show a sense of urgency in work completion to assess internal and external needs.
• Work with internal engineering, departments, and suppliers to ensure any changes are implemented and understood.
• Read engineering drawings/blueprints.
• Understand heavy steel and associated processes, including welding, machining, etc.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience:
  
  One to three years of industrial purchasing related experience required.
• Other requirements:
  Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office, Outlook, SharePoint; excellent personal computer skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work in a structured, fast‑paced, and multi‑tasking environment; strong analytical, reasoning, and problem‑solving skills; working knowledge of manufacturing processes and ability to read blueprints; high organization, motivation, efficiency, detail orientation, and prioritization skills; salary commensurate with experience.

• Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401(k) plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and more.
• Vacation: 2 weeks per year (pro‑rated for first year); 5-12 years service – 3 weeks; 13+ years service – 4 weeks.
• Sick Leave: 5 days per year (pro‑rated after 90 days of service).
• Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.