Technical Buyer
Company: KEB AMERICA INC
Role summary
Technical Buyer is a role at KEB AMERICA INC in Shakopee, Minnesota, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-16. Salary: USD 70,000–85,000 per year. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Technical Buyer
- Company
- KEB AMERICA INC
- Location
- Shakopee, Minnesota, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Sales
- Salary
- USD 70,000–85,000 per year
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-08-16
Job description
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The technical buyer is responsible for improving quality and reducing costs through negotiation and coordination with international and domestic vendors. This position is responsible for providing support to manufacturing, sales, engineering, quality and accounting departments as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Set up and maintain main data in SAP
Generate, create, alter, and cancel purchase orders
Obtain and enter purchase order confirmations from suppliers to SAP
Coordinate with suppliers and KEB departments for direct or indirect material
Determine whether air freight or sea freight is necessary for goods coming from international vendors
Obtain quotes for and source items /services
Update purchase orders to reflect current information regarding the status of inbound goods to KEB America
Assist with inventory management
Follow up on or expedite purchase orders
Create and update vendor information
Assist in the part change process
Assist in new part creation
Purchasing, procurement, or planning projects/tasks as assigned
Follow safety rules and keep clean/orderly work area
Perform other duties as required or assigned
** Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP(S):
Reports directly to the Purchasing Manager
Requirements
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
The requirements listed below are representative of the education, certifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
Education / Experience
A.S. or B.S. with an emphasis in business
or
Minimum of three years of experience in a related field
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to follow work instructions accurately
Ability to do accurate work at a rapid pace
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal)
Ability to work well independently as well as with others
Have attention to detail
Ability to multi-task
Ability to proficiently read and write in English
Ability to follow all safety rules
Intermediate knowledge of SAP/ERP systems
Ability to take initiative
Ability to prioritize, balance, and execute several tasks concurrently
Ability to effectively manages time
Ability to organize documents and information
Ability to think analytically and problem solve
Ability to negotiate
Ability to exhibit high level of integrity
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
Basic math skills (standard and metric)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Majority of time is sedentary in an office environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee may be exposed to while performing job duties and responsibilities.
Majority of the time in an office environment
Time spent in production will include machinery noise