Buyer Department: Supply Chain Employment Type: Full Time Location: San Diego, California Reporting To: North American Purchasing Manager Compensation: $75,000 - $80,000 / year Description The Buyer will be responsible for handling the daily Purchasing at our San Diego facility. This is a key position in our organization as we work to streamline the procurement processes across North America. Key Responsibilities + Ensure purchasing processes & procedures are completed daily + Ensure there are no material disruptions to plant operations + Create purchase orders for required materials based on production plans + Coordinate with production teams to ensure materials are available when needed + Monitor stock levels of materials to prevent shortages or overstocking + Act as lead in VCP/MRP implementation at facility + Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, identifying and resolving supply chain issues + Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate pricing, contracts and payment terms + Make data-driven decisions to reduce inventory, overall cost, and increase inventory turns while ensuring continuity of supply + Maintaining and nurturing mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers + Assist in training and development of new members of the Knowles Global Supply Chain organization + Ensure timely completion of new supplier set up process to Oracle ERP program + Resolve invoice issues as needed. + Participate in annual Purchasing audits and respond to tactical inquiries regarding existing Purchasing procedures + Provide regular updates on inventory, risks and other adjustments to key stakeholders Skills, Knowledge and Expertise + 3 or more years of related supply chain experience preferred + Demonstrated proficiency in cost savings initiatives and critical assessment of purchasing decisions + Ability to work on site 5 days per week at the San Diego facility + Proficient in Microsoft Excel & other Microsoft Office Suite software + Experience with Oracle ERP systems is preferred + Experience in leadership capacity is preferred + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail + Ability to maintain confidential information Benefits What’s in it for you on Day 1: + Medical, dental and vision insurance plans + Prescription Drug Plans + Basic Life Insurance + 401k plan with company match + Tuition Reimbursement Program + Employee Referral Program + Overtime opportunities + Paid Vacation and Sick Leave + Paid Holidays Exciting Onsite Perks: + Free coffee available at our cafeteria + Employee Appreciation Events Knowles is committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees. One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting annual salary for this role is targeted to be between $75,000 to $80,000. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining Knowles, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Statement: Knowles Precision Devices prohibits pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status. Knowles is a market leader and global provider of high-performance capacitors and radio frequency ("RF") filtering products, and advanced micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, serving the medtech, defense, electric vehicle, and industrial markets. Knowles' focus on the customer, combined with unique technology, proprietary manufacturing techniques, and global operational expertise, enables us to deliver innovative solutions across multiple applications. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles is a global organization with employees in 11 countries.