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LOCATION: Westminster/Maryland (US-MD),United States|
BRAND: Knorr Brake Company |
REQUISITION : 11582|
JOB GRADE:14|
ON-SITE/REMOTE:Hybrid

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. We challenge our employees to pursue their work with passion while keeping an unparalleled commitment to technological excellence, integrity and social responsibility.

Knorr-Brake Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

The Buyer for direct material is responsible for ensuring that the KBC Procurement organization selects the most appropriate production material suppliers on the basis of price, quality, delivery and service with a focus on establishing a reliable supply base that consistently meets or exceeds KBC business priorities and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for direct material

• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and ensure the compliance with company's rules and policies.
• Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable.
• Must understand and comply with applicable standards. ( i.e.: ISO 9001, ISO 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, AAR, and CMMI).
• Maintain and safeguard business records.

• Prepare accurate and complete Requests For Quotations (RFQs) and subsequent market studies in a timely manner to support critical business needs.
• Accurately maintain all required part & supplier system data details for assigned direct material commodities and effectively manage and execute all supplier contracts.
• Develop, maintain and execute Procurement strategy for assigned direct material commodities in order to meet business goals in the areas of sales, supplier on-time delivery, customer delivery reliability, quality & product performance.
• Actively promote and champion the use of best practice to ensure compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Provide commercial advice and support to Project Management, Engineering, Supplier Quality and Operations Teams.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers, manufacturers, and all relevant internal departments and clients to resolve issues and drive a continuous improvement mindset.
• Highlighting any major commercial risks or issues to Management and work with them to ensure the optimum solution;
• Participation in audits as required;
• Maintain thorough records at all times in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• The incumbent may be expected to travel as required both locally and internationally.
• General procurement support functions.

• Technical Capacity: ERP System (SAP) along with the ability to read and understand technical material for assigned commodities i.e. engineering drawings, material specifications, quality standards & requirements, etc.
• Problem Solving: desire to solve problem with analytical thinking
• Understanding and professional experience with purchasing contracts
• Excellent negotiation, customer service and communication skills
• Strong market knowledge and experience in working…