Associate Buyer

Associate Buyer Proof Of Concept (POC) Purchasing Clerk provides direct support to our Procurement Strategy and executes many functions of the POC purchasing process. Operating in the early stages of product development, the POC Sourcing Coordinator operates in a highly dynamic environment which requires top communication skills and ability to effectively interact with a wide range of staff. Our Team The Lisle DSS POC Lab provides a wide range of Proof of Concept and Prototype Parts to Engineering and Marketing with a very short lead-time. What You Will Do

• Based on POC BOM and Print availability, send RFQ to various vendors as directed.
• Place Purchase Req in Coupa and SAP. Monitor PO conversion.
• Maintain communication with vendors' progress and firming up dates.
• Tracking of Shipments and Addressing Custom Clearance concerns.
• Coordination with inventory clerk to ensure the incoming material process is effective
• Performs follow up PO maintenance in Coupa.
• Follows up and monitor PAR funding and tracks usage of funds
• Coordinates with Model Shop on-site to follow up on progress of work POC lab has on Model Shop.
• Participates in project team meetings to offer procurement strategies, project updates and expertise
• Maintains procurement related activity and updates in Jira. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Experience with ERP or Purchasing Software Packages
• Able to demonstrate organizational skill and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams on technical projects.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to work occasional overtime and weekends as projects need dictation. What Will Put You Ahead
• Experience with Coupa Software
• Familiar with 3D CAD software
• Prior user of SAP ERP.

For this role, we anticipate paying $22/hr. to $30/hr. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here . Who We Are As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries...

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2026-04-11 08:32:57

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