Buyer, Engines
Rehlko
Kohler, WI0–3 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 3 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Microsoft Office
- Nice to have
- OperationsSAP
- Work
- On-site in Kohler
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations76%Microsoft Office39%SAP18%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 4, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Buyer role is the entry point into the sourcing profession and serves as the foundation for long-term career development within the purchasing organization. This position provides structured exposure to sourcing processes, supplier management, procurement systems, and category management methodologies while supporting the execution of purchasing strategies. Buyers work closely with Category Leaders and cross-functional teams to support sourcing initiatives, supplier communications, cost reduction activities, and procurement operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Category Leaders in the execution of sourcing strategies and procurement initiatives.
- Assist in obtaining supplier quotations, analyzing bids, and preparing cost comparisons.
- Maintain purchasing data, supplier records, contracts, and procurement documentation within company systems.
- Monitor purchase orders, supplier deliveries, and order acknowledgments to ensure continuity of supply.
- Participate in supplier communications regarding pricing, lead times, quality concerns, and delivery performance.
- Conduct market and supplier research to identify potential sourcing opportunities and emerging suppliers.
- Assist in cost reduction, productivity, and value analysis initiatives.
- Support the preparation of Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and supplier evaluation activities.
- Generate reports and perform basic spending analysis to support sourcing decisions.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and Operations teams to support business requirements.
- Learn and apply purchasing policies, procedures, sourcing methodologies, and compliance requirements.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at optimizing procurement processes and supplier performance.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Microsoft Office applications required.
- Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP is desirable.
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- 0-3 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, operations, manufacturing, finance, or related business functions.