Buyer II (Middleton)
TK Elevator Corporation — Middleton, Tennessee, United States
What we expect
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TK Elevator is looking for an experienced Buyer II to join our world class team in Middleton, TN.
This role performs inventory planning, purchasing, management and reconciliation to maintain continuity-of-supply. Lead root cause analysis efforts that identify trends/ problems and provide solutions.
Identify, recommend and assist in the implementation of cost reductions and process improvements.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Performs inventory planning, purchasing, management and reconciliation to maintain continuity of supplies
- Ensures continuity of supply by the use of practical problem solving and other lean tools
- Order materials, parts and products
- Initiates communication with vendors to ensure on time delivery
- Assist with pricing, invoicing, tracking and processing of orders
- Identify and solve problems by conducting root cause analysis
- Identify, recommend and assist in the implementation of cost reduction opportunities and process improvements
- Analyze trends to generate meaningful forecasts
- Research cost reduction opportunities for premium freight
- Address negative inventory reconciliation
- Perform excess and obsolescence reconciliation
- Participate in physical inventory annually
- Lead cross-functional efforts
- Adhere to the Office 6S principles
- Mentor new buyers
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
Who we are looking for
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or Finance or Years of experience to be equivalent to the degree.
- Three to seven years of purchasing and planning experience in a lean manufacturing environment required
- Intermediate knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings of components parts
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Demonstrated success in year over year material cost reduction projects preferred
- Must be familiar with engineering change processes, bill of materials, company parts and products
- Solid written and oral communication skills essential for the role
- Demonstrated ability to perform multiple functions in a fast paced environment
- Must be organized and detail oriented to manage multiple projects
What we offer
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 and years of experience within the industry, education, office location, etc.
Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, supplemental medical plans, basic life insurance, AD&D, short term and long term disability, optional life and AD&D, optional spouse and dependent life insurance, dependent life insurance, flexible spend account, health savings account, identity theft monitoring, pet insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program, and tuition reimbursement. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Relocation assistance offered for candidates relocating more than 50 miles for this position.
Employees will receive 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year. Employees will enjoy 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year and 5 paid days of sick leave. Up to six weeks of paid parental leave will be available for use after successful completion of 90-days of full-time employment. Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents.
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.
Additional information
TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator.com or call 1-844-427-5461.
Contact
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Job details
| Posting date: | 2025/08/21 |
|---|---|
| Experience level: | Experienced professionals |
| Contract limitation: | Permanent, Full Time |
| Work Modality: | On Site |
| Job family: | Production and Manufacturing |
| Industry: | Engineering & urban mobility |
| Job number: | US_901745_ET_TKELECP12438 |
Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Unsolicited Submissions from Recruitment Agencies and Third Parties
TK Elevator does not accept candidate submissions, applications, or profiles from recruitment agencies, search firms, or other third parties unless a written agreement has been executed in advance by an authorized representative of TK Elevator.
