Buyer

Company:  Körber Technologies, Inc.
Location: 

Richmond, VA, US

Job ID:  9458

Buyer

Körber is the home for passionate people who innovate, collaborate and love what they do. Entrepreneurial spirit is our joint DNA. We develop future technologies and support talents to deploy their skills and reach their full potential. We combine our strong heritage with our understanding for local specifics and a global mindset to bring people together and create valuable solutions for our customers. We aim for being the first to do the right thing at the right time.

 

Join the home for entrepreneurs! 

 

Körber Technologies, Inc., a leading Sales and Service company supporting the North American tobacco industry, is currently seeking a Buyer. This role is designed as a cross-functional supply chain position with visibility across planning, procurement, and operations. It offers a unique opportunity to combine operational execution with data-driven decision-making while developing into a fully accountable Buyer and MRP professional.

 

The position is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of materials and services while driving transparency and performance across the end-to-end supply chain.

 

 

Your role in our team

  • You will execute purchase orders to ensure timely material availability aligned with business requirements, including expediting, delivery tracking, and escalation management for delays
  • Select and manage suppliers within assigned categories (e.g., electrical components), supporting sourcing activities and supplier performance oversight
  • Monitor and manage material shortages, proactively implementing corrective actions to mitigate supply chain risks
  • Maintain and continuously improve SAP master data, ensuring accuracy across procurement and planning processes
  • You will own and develop reporting on key metrics such as delivery performance, shortages, inventory levels, and supplier KPIs
  • Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for operational and inventory optimization
  • Support inventory management by monitoring stock levels and ensuring clear visibility across different inventory types while maintaining high service levels
  • Transition into full Buyer and MRP responsibilities, including material planning, demand alignment, procurement documentation, and data-driven decision support

 

Your profile

  • You have advanced proficiency in MS Excel for data analysis, reporting, and decision support
  • Working knowledge of SAP with ability to maintain accurate system data and support procurement processes
  • Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, including planning, procurement, and inventory management
  • Technical knowledge of electronics components and related categories
  • You possess strong interpersonal skills with a professional presence and ability to build effective relationships
  • Tactful, clear, and cooperative communication style when interacting with internal stakeholders and suppliers
  • High level of accuracy, reliability, and self-management with strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment

 

Can you find yourself in this profile? Then you are right at Körber. We look forward to talking with you! Körber Xperience (koerber.com)

 

Your benefits

You will receive:

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Paid vacation
  • Vacation purchase program
  • Sick days
  • Paid holidays
  • 401k Plan with a $1 for $1 match up to 6% of your base income
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance plans
  • Basic life and disability insurances, both short and long term, paid by employer
  • Voluntary life insurance purchase program
  • Training and Development Program

 

Your working environment at Körber Technologies, Inc. 

At Körber Technologies, Inc., you will work in an innovative, friendly, diverse environment. You will work with experienced colleagues and will have opportunities to advance your career. Körber Technologies, Inc is part of an exciting industry. As a company, we value our long-term relationships with our customers who value us and our innovative solutions and flexibility.  

 

  • You will work for a company who values its employees and their contributions 
  • You will work for a worldwide organization and will develop partnerships with your colleagues throughout the globe 

 

Equal employer opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.

 

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience, please contact us via jobs@koerber.com. We work with selected partners and therefore ask recruitment consultancies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone.

 

Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job advertisement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations. Applications must be submitted via our career site.

 

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Apply now and join our team!

Ready for your next step? Click on ‘Apply now’ to get started right away! As long as the position is advertised, you can apply at any time.

 

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status. You can find out more about our culture here Culture at Körber - it's worth taking a look!

 

If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail to jobs@koerber.com. Brenda Suheili Hernandez Nazario is the responsible person for this job advertisement. We work with permanent partners and therefore ask recruitment consultants to refrain from contacting us by e-mail or telephone.

 

Körber Technologies GmbH is the lead company of the Körber Business Area Technologies. Körber is an international technology group with about 13,000 employees at more than 100 locations worldwide. In the Business Areas Pharma, Supply Chain, and Technologies, the Körber Group offers products, solutions and services that inspire. We, the Körber Business Area Technologies, develop customized solutions in the areas of machinery, equipment, software, measuring instruments, flavors, and services with a focus on the food and beverage industry. With our 25 global production, sales and service locations, we see ourselves as a strategic partner to our customers. Always keeping their goals in mind, we supply, deliver and integrate outperforming technologies with passion, precision and performance to help them reach their full potential.


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