Buyer 1

The salary range for this position is $60,000- $70,000 depending on experience, plus bonus opportunity 

The deadline to submit applications is initially set for Monday February 2nd, 2026. However, the application period is subject to potential extensions or closure at any time without prior notice, especially once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been obtained.

This is how you WOW:

• Interface with production, sales, planning, engineering, quality, sourcing, and suppliers to purchase materials to meet production demand
• Be responsible for placing daily and accurate purchase orders, timely and accurate purchase order acknowledgements, and timely delivery of materials, procurement follow up
• and expediting materials
• Be responsible for timely invoice dispute resolution, material discrepancy resolution, vendor returns, inventory turns, expediting, scheduling / rescheduling purchase orders to reflect demand changes
• Responsible for supplier communication, including open order reviews, RMA resolution, etc.
• Evaluate and drive resolution on all manufacturing material quality and supply issues
• Work cross functional with other departments to meet short / long term goals of the business
• Responsible for assigned commodities to meet the requirements of the business and support Commodity Leaders
• Manage all pricing updates and PPV resolution and reporting
• Perform some or all the required functions from initiation of intent to purchase to delivery of material or service
• Solicit and evaluate proposals employing appropriate negotiation, cost and price analysis techniques, together with the effective utilization of available expertise from supporting organizations; execute purchase contracts requirements with sound purchasing practices and applicable company and government regulations
• Evaluate current and anticipated requirements, determine potential sources, and stimulate competition
• Manage all required reporting, analysis, KPI’s to meet Supply Chain strategy

It would be WOW if you would bring this in:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, planning, sourcing material management environment
• Experience utilizing planning systems (SAP preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and establish effective work priorities
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Six Sigma training or equivalent Quality Training
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently, identify and drive process improvement projects

Our Kärcher WOW-package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
• Paid Holidays (11 per year)
• Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees
• HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans
• Paid sick time, as well as short and long term disability insurance

So: Wanna WOW with us?

Simply upload your resume online and leave your contact information. We look forward to getting to know you!

Together towards a clean world.

Fabiana Valbuena | Talent Acquisition Manager 
Fabiana.Valbuena@Karcher.com