Opportunity
Designing award-winning products for our
market-leading brands – Kohler, Mira Showers and Rada - is our lifeblood.  We focus on investment, investing in the best
technology and investing in each and every individual.  Put simply, it is who we are. 
From day one you are part of the Kohler
community – a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our
work and commitment to delight our customers and inspire our people. 
Are you ready to take the next step in your
purchasing/supply chain career with an elite privately held company?  We are looking for a highly skilled and
motivated Senior Buyer to support our New Product Development Transformative
Innovation Program.
In this role, you will
manage and develop key supplier relationships, lead supplier selection
decisions, drive request for quotation (RFQs) and support new product
introductions from a supply chain perspective.
You will build and
leverage strong working relationships with cross-functional partners in
engineering and work together with our suppliers to ensure cost, quality and
delivery targets are met to achieve the optimal balance of quality and cost.
Specific Responsibilities
Develop and
maintain relationships with established suppliers, while identifying new
suppliers as needed to support Kohler’s business and technical
requirements.Build and develop
cost and investment models to support key decision-making.Own RFQs (Request
for Quote) and lead supplier selection decisions based on capability,
quality, and cost.Assess supplier
capabilities and capacity to support Kohler’s projected volume demands and
their ability to scale for growth.Negotiate terms,
pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers to secure the best dealsCreate, issue and
track purchase orders to ensure that goods and services are delivered on
timeSupport, and in
some cases, take ownership of creating a plan for every part document to
support prototyping and build events, ensuring all Bill of Materials are
accounted for.Build and maintain
relationships with cross-functional teams and influence timely decisions
with key stakeholders to support our mission.Own contract
management—ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), General Terms &
Conditions (GTC), Piece Price Agreements (PPAs), and other related
contracts are negotiated, agreed upon, and appropriately documented before
business is initiated.