Kohler Co. • Kohler, WI 53044
Job #2692529366
Senior Buyer - Toilet Seats
Work Mode: Hybrid
Location: Hybrid at Kohler, WI
Opportunity
Responsible for creating and executing sourcing strategies for assigned categories that allow Kohler Kitchen and Bath Group to win in the market while supply reducing risk and lowering total cost. Develop intimate knowledge of assigned products, suppliers, markets, and costs to create targeted sourcing strategies that include robust supplier management, risk mitigation, and cost saving plans. Strong project management, communication and leadership activity will be necessary to meet annual goals and objectives. Personal accountability, autonomy, communication, influence, and leadership will be critical to success in this role.
Specific Responsibilities
Lead cost saving, redesign and resourcing projects. Participate on various project teams that require sourcing support. Ability to manage numerous complex scope projects simultaneously.
Act as Project Manager for Sourcing driven projects. Initiate timelines and adherence measurements to project goals; building and driving teamwork across functional areas.
Personal/Interpersonal:
Demonstrate clearly articulated speech and writing, Use active listening skills and empathy to understand others. Provide regular reports to management along with detailed gap analysis and corrective action plans.
Leadership:
Take the lead on projects that will drive your annual goals and metrics forward. Influence, inspire and motivate others. Treat your assigned categories as though you were a business owner or GM. Demonstrate time management and organizational skills that allow for managing many demands simultaneously. Promotes self-development and the development within teams by all available resources (i.e., training programs, seminars, sharing of best practices, and self-study)
Skills/Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, Operations.
5+ years as a purchasing professional or related fields.
Experience in creating sourcing strategies, contract negotiations, cost savings, problem solving and complex project execution.
Ability to travel 15% of the time to suppliers and other Kohler locations.
Hybrid work mode - Kohler WI 3 days per week
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Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
The salary range for this position is $69,800 - $87,950. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.
Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us
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