KNF Neuberger, Inc. is an international engineering and manufacturing organization, specializing in high quality pumps and compressors, with an excellent reputation in the medical device, research, and environmental industries. KNF USA specializes in the production of air, gas, and liquid diaphragm pumps and systems for original equipment manufacturing (OEM), industrial process applications, and general laboratory use.

Since 1977, KNF USA has steadily expanded its engineering and manufacturing capabilities. Today, the 50,000 square foot sales and production center of KNF Neuberger, Inc. serves clients throughout North America. Customers of KNF USA include large, Fortune 100 companies, start-up and small-to-mid-sized firms, federal and local government agencies, and university research centers.

We are currently seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our location in Hamilton, NJ.  The ideal candidate will possess a continuous improvement mindset, who can apply their manufacturing fluency and experience with daily management of MRP and Kanban material planning, modern purchasing processes, and supplier selection and development skills.  This position has commodity focus, with responsibility for materials, supplies, equipment, and services for KNF.

Primary responsibilities of the position include:

• This position is responsible for ordering production material and services, responding to MRP or Kanban notifications and establishing and sizing material replenishment programs to maximize quality and service level while minimizing cost and inventory to provide the best competitive advantage for KNF.
• Determines and develops appropriate sources of supply and capacity, and maintains cooperative working relationships with vendors, staying current with products and services.  Monitors supplier performance data to identify issues.  Works closely with external and internal customers to ensure all needs are being met. 
• Tracks actions and drives issues to closure using action plans and problem solving for the following with minimal supervision:
  • Delivery with on-time delivery goals & improvement
  • Delivery of sourcing projects against schedule and cost goals
  • Purchase Price Variance and Cost Reduction Goals
  • Inventory management for assigned material groups using replenishment systems, inventory control parameters with technical and supply chain support, and procurement Master Data in SAP.
• Negotiates with vendors regarding product or service price, availability, and delivery schedule.  Maintains quality written and oral communications with suppliers and creates written supply contracts and agreements with minimal support.
• Prepares, processes, and authorizes purchase orders, arranges for First Article submission and inspection, manages open orders to ensure accuracy and on time delivery.  Provides back up for buyer functions.
• Coordinates as appropriate quality matters and engineering changes/developments between company activities and suppliers.  Supports Quality department with resolution of supplier quality issues with suppliers.
• Follows KNF Fundamentals and incorporates them into daily management.
• Visits suppliers’ facilities to qualify them as new sources with technical support.
• Assists in the resolution of production, design, quality and/or delivery problems with minimal supervision.
• Reviews bills of materials for finished goods, secures and analyzes quotations to ensure accurate product cost calculation.  
• Occasional travel may be required (less than 10%)

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of procurement experience, or Associates degree and minimum 10 years of experience, or High School Diploma and minimum 15 years of experience.
• Buying and strong material planning skills required
• Ability to resolve issues relating to technical drawings and detailed bid specifications with minimal supervision.
• Strong purchasing process discipline
• Strong Analytical and business skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and follow up skills

In addition to a competitive base salary and bonus structure, KNF offers a comprehensive benefits package, including low-cost medical/prescription/vision and dental coverage, company paid life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) plan with company profit sharing contribution.

KNF Neuberger is an equal opportunity employer.