CAPEX and MRO Buyer

Krones designs, develops, manufactures, and installs both machines and complete packaging lines. We have become one of the leading system suppliers for breweries and beverage producers as well as for the food, chemical and cosmetics industries. Our 20,000 employees worldwide strive for innovation and detail and ensure that each customer receives the best quality in product and service. We are currently looking for candidates who want to make a difference and who wish to be part of our dynamic organization in the US. Krones Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. JOB PURPOSE or JOB SUMMARY: The Buyer is responsible for executing corporate commodity strategies across CAPEX and MRO, including capital equipment, machinery, maintenance and repair materials, spare parts, facility-related equipment, and associated technical services. This role actively participates in the development and implementation of sourcing and commodity strategies that support both operational requirements and long-term business objectives. The Buyer is responsible for identifying, evaluating, qualifying, implementing, and managing suppliers within the assigned commodity portfolio. This includes supporting supplier performance evaluations, conducting supplier reviews and audits, and developing alternative and competitive sources of supply to reduce risk and improve overall supplier performance. A key responsibility of the position is leading commercial negotiations with suppliers, including equipment and service pricing, payment terms, delivery conditions, warranties, terms and conditions, supply and service agreements, and confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). The Buyer manages the sourcing and procurement of assigned CAPEX and MRO materials and services, including capital equipment, replacement and spare parts, maintenance supplies, tooling, facility equipment, repair services, and technical service contracts. Responsibilities include competitive bidding, commercial evaluation, contract negotiation, purchase order execution, supplier implementation, and ongoing contract and supplier management. The Buyer works closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Facilities, Project Management, Quality, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure effective sourcing solutions. Key responsibilities include: Developing and executing CAPEX and MRO sourcing strategies Managing RFQs/RFPs and competitive bidding processes Negotiating pricing, commercial terms, warranties, and service agreements Identifying and implementing cost reduction and cost avoidance opportunities Supporting CAPEX projects from sourcing through equipment delivery and implementation Improving MRO spend visibility and driving supplier and SKU consolidation Developing alternative sources to reduce supply, cost, and operational risks Monitoring supplier performance, quality, delivery, and commercial competitiveness Supporting standardization of equipment, parts, and suppliers where practical Ensuring compliance with corporate procurement policies and approval requirements Maintaining a high level of internal customer service while balancing cost, quality, availability, lead time, and operational risk ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Early Supplier Development within Procurement Projects (internal Development Projects (PIP), Sales Phase Customer Projects, Investment Projects). Continuous improvement of purchasing processes and tools. Negotiation of prices in cooperation with buyers of each business unit. Negotiation of terms and conditions. Supplier agreements and contracts. Implementation of purchasing tools/processes. Continuous supplier development according to targets of Lead Buyer/Commodity Manager and supplier quality assurance. Performance of continuous market analysis. Proposing a commodity strategy on a plant level in alignment with the Department Manager Purchasing. Supporting the development of a corporate commodity strategy in the…

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