Buyer I

The Buyer I is responsible for vendor selection of materials and services to be secured at the best total cost, quality and delivery required for Coperion.Located at our Whitewater Wisconsin plant, this position is also responsible for timely planning of receipt of inventory to meet project goals and maintenance of information related to these tasks in an ERP system. The ideal candidate is a problem solver with strong negotiation skills and excellent stakeholder management abilities.

Work You'll Do:

* Deliver operational KPIs (e.g., Claim Management, PO execution, exception message management, parts escalation / availability, invoice reconciliation, buyer productivity)

* Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management for vendor related to tactical, day to day execution. Ensure proper escalation when needed

* Implement and operationalize the category strategies and framework contracts; provide feedback and active contribution back to Global Category Managers/Sourcing Managers to help improve and shape strategies

* Deliver year over year savings and negotiations for selected categories & assigned suppliers

* Fulfillment of complete Procure to Pay process

*Collaborate with Operating Company and suppliers to resolve delivery and payment issues

* Ensure compliance with PO policies and standardize procurement processes

* Responsible for master data and contribute to MRP settings for procured parts based off guidance of Global Materials Management (GMM) team where applicable

* Leverage and use analytics, tools, capabilities, and SOPs as provided by Center of Excellence management

Basic Qualifications:

* High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred

* 2-3 years of related work experience in procurement

* Knowledge of SAP systems, preferably SAP

* Experience with Power BI, a plus

* Proficient with MS Excel

* Excellent communicator with strong negotiation and problem solving skills

* Customer service focused; Excellent financial acumen; Ability to work autonomously

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Who we are:

Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion, feeding and weighing, bulk material handling and service, bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperion's divisions of Polymer, Equipment & Systems, and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design, manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers, chemists, technicians and a variety of industry experts, these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their customers.Coperion is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose - Shape What Matters For Tomorrow - we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".