KNAPP North America
Senior Buyer – Fabricated Parts
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KNAPP North America , a global leader in logistics automation, serving a variety of industries including grocery, healthcare, retail and manufacturing.
Who We Are We 'Make Complexity Simple' by offering intelligent solutions for digitizing and automating everything from production and distribution to the last mile and stores. We partner with customers to create the most value within each link in their supply chain and continue to disrupt the logistics automation industry for world leaders.
What You Get To Do The Senior Buyer – Fabricated Parts is responsible for the timely and effective execution of procurement activities to ensure cost‑optimized and demand‑driven material supply. This includes fabricated components, systems and services. The role contributes directly to company success by maximizing value creation through strategic sourcing, supplier development and risk management, in alignment with internal processes and work instructions.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for fabricated parts (sheet metal, machined components, welded assemblies).
Coordinate analysis of existing procurement markets and develop sustainable strategies based on SWOT analysis.
Select, qualify and develop suppliers in collaboration with Global Procurement & Sourcing.
Ensure supplier development in terms of cost, quality, delivery performance, innovation and risk mitigation.
Maintain and update supplier master data in the ERP system (e.g., SAP).
Actively contribute to product and project development (standardization, homogenization).
Collaborate with Engineering and Project Management to align procurement activities with technical and timeline requirements.
Organize structured inquiry processes and ensure smooth communication with suppliers.
Support internal departments with market insights and supplier capabilities.
Prepare and conduct negotiations to secure best‑in‑class pricing, payment terms and service levels.
Formalize supply contracts with support from Legal and monitor supplier performance to ensure contractual obligations are met.
Support claim management and lead negotiations with suppliers regarding claims and disputes.
Ensure functioning risk management within the commodity group and across supplier relationships.
Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and contractual obligations.
Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
Contribute to the development and implementation of procurement tools, processes and systems.
Support harmonization of procurement practices across the organization.
Drive innovative ideas for continuous improvement in procurement operations.
Provide functional leadership to the local commodity group team.
Act as the interface to key suppliers and strengthen the company’s bargaining power.
Ensure timely and transparent communication with Procurement leadership and other stakeholders.
Keep the Director Procurement Direct Spend informed of relevant developments and issues.
Process purchase orders in accordance with project timelines and internal procedures.
Manage delivery schedules and ensure timely receipt of fabricated parts.
Track and resolve delivery delays, quantity discrepancies and quality issues.
Maintain accurate documentation of procurement transactions and supplier communications.
Support the resolution of supplier claims and coordinate corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements related to purchasing activities.
Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
What You Have
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
Minimum 10 years of strategic and operational procurement experience, preferably in fabricated parts or industrial manufacturing.
Strong negotiation, analytical and project management skills.
Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Working Conditions and Environment
Authorization to work in the U.S.
Passport or ability to obtain passport.
Professional office etiquette required at all times.
Travel required up to 10%.
Physical requirements: sitting for long periods, standing, walking, climbing ladders, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, listening, reaching at arm’s length, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
What You Will Get
2 remote days per week.
Half‑day Fridays.
A state‑of‑the‑art office complex in Kennesaw, GA.
Competitive compensation.
Great benefits with better than average employer contributions: health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short & long‑term disability and more.
401(k) with a generous employer match and no vesting.
Paid vacation & holidays.
Profit sharing.
Paid parental leave.
Subsidized daycare.
Tuition reimbursement.
Pet insurance.
Subsidized food delivery.
Monthly celebrations and quarterly employee events.
Corporate social responsibility initiatives: recycling, sustainability and volunteering.
KNAPP is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected class.
Due to the safety‑sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug‑free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug‑screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug‑free during employment. No exceptions will be made for recreational or medical marijuana use in the location of employment or residence.
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KNAPP North America , a global leader in logistics automation, serving a variety of industries including grocery, healthcare, retail and manufacturing.
Who We Are We 'Make Complexity Simple' by offering intelligent solutions for digitizing and automating everything from production and distribution to the last mile and stores. We partner with customers to create the most value within each link in their supply chain and continue to disrupt the logistics automation industry for world leaders.
What You Get To Do The Senior Buyer – Fabricated Parts is responsible for the timely and effective execution of procurement activities to ensure cost‑optimized and demand‑driven material supply. This includes fabricated components, systems and services. The role contributes directly to company success by maximizing value creation through strategic sourcing, supplier development and risk management, in alignment with internal processes and work instructions.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for fabricated parts (sheet metal, machined components, welded assemblies).
Coordinate analysis of existing procurement markets and develop sustainable strategies based on SWOT analysis.
Select, qualify and develop suppliers in collaboration with Global Procurement & Sourcing.
Ensure supplier development in terms of cost, quality, delivery performance, innovation and risk mitigation.
Maintain and update supplier master data in the ERP system (e.g., SAP).
Actively contribute to product and project development (standardization, homogenization).
Collaborate with Engineering and Project Management to align procurement activities with technical and timeline requirements.
Organize structured inquiry processes and ensure smooth communication with suppliers.
Support internal departments with market insights and supplier capabilities.
Prepare and conduct negotiations to secure best‑in‑class pricing, payment terms and service levels.
Formalize supply contracts with support from Legal and monitor supplier performance to ensure contractual obligations are met.
Support claim management and lead negotiations with suppliers regarding claims and disputes.
Ensure functioning risk management within the commodity group and across supplier relationships.
Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and contractual obligations.
Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
Contribute to the development and implementation of procurement tools, processes and systems.
Support harmonization of procurement practices across the organization.
Drive innovative ideas for continuous improvement in procurement operations.
Provide functional leadership to the local commodity group team.
Act as the interface to key suppliers and strengthen the company’s bargaining power.
Ensure timely and transparent communication with Procurement leadership and other stakeholders.
Keep the Director Procurement Direct Spend informed of relevant developments and issues.
Process purchase orders in accordance with project timelines and internal procedures.
Manage delivery schedules and ensure timely receipt of fabricated parts.
Track and resolve delivery delays, quantity discrepancies and quality issues.
Maintain accurate documentation of procurement transactions and supplier communications.
Support the resolution of supplier claims and coordinate corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements related to purchasing activities.
Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
What You Have
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
Minimum 10 years of strategic and operational procurement experience, preferably in fabricated parts or industrial manufacturing.
Strong negotiation, analytical and project management skills.
Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Working Conditions and Environment
Authorization to work in the U.S.
Passport or ability to obtain passport.
Professional office etiquette required at all times.
Travel required up to 10%.
Physical requirements: sitting for long periods, standing, walking, climbing ladders, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, listening, reaching at arm’s length, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
What You Will Get
2 remote days per week.
Half‑day Fridays.
A state‑of‑the‑art office complex in Kennesaw, GA.
Competitive compensation.
Great benefits with better than average employer contributions: health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short & long‑term disability and more.
401(k) with a generous employer match and no vesting.
Paid vacation & holidays.
Profit sharing.
Paid parental leave.
Subsidized daycare.
Tuition reimbursement.
Pet insurance.
Subsidized food delivery.
Monthly celebrations and quarterly employee events.
Corporate social responsibility initiatives: recycling, sustainability and volunteering.
KNAPP is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected class.
Due to the safety‑sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug‑free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug‑screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug‑free during employment. No exceptions will be made for recreational or medical marijuana use in the location of employment or residence.
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