Buyer II

Farmers Branch, TXDescriptionSUMMARY: The Buyer II manages a defined portfolio of suppliers or commodities and is responsible for balancing cost, delivery and service performance. This role expands beyond transactional execution to include quote analysis, tactical decision making, parameter management, and cross-functional coordination.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.Manages assigned supplier and commodity portfolios, including ongoing purchasing, order maintenance, and performance monitoringSecures and analyzes supplier quotations, evaluating cost, lead time, delivery and commercial termsRecommends purchasing decisions and sourcing approaches within established supplier strategies and approval limitsExecutes and manages purchase orders end to end, including changes, cancellations, and expeditesMaintains and reviews item data and purchasing parameters that drive system recommendations (stock status, sourcing, cost, lead times)Analyzes purchasing and delivery performance reports to identify service gaps, risks, and improvement opportunitiesCoordinates with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations on customer driven demand, supply constraints, and order changesSupports resolution of more complex receiving, invoicing and supplier discrepanciesParticipates in cost avoidance, inventory optimization, and process improvement initiativesExercises tactical negotiation authority with suppliers within established guidelinesApproves purchase orders within assigned authority levels per the approval matrixOther duties may be requiredRequirementsQUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required. An individual must meet the minimum requirements as listed in each Qualifications subsection.EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferredEquivalent experience consideredEXPERIENCE:3 – 5 years of Purchasing or Supply Chain experienceSKILLS & ABILITIES:Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft office applications, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills for analysis reportingAbility to analyze supplier quotations and evaluate total cost considerations, including price, lead time, freight, and service levelsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunitiesAbility to manage a defined supplier or commodity portfolio with accountability for performance outcomesEffective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and suppliersStrong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesAbility to maintain and adjust purchasing parameters (lead time, sourcing, cost) within established guidelinesCustomer focused mindset with the ability to balance service, cost, and operational needsAbility to follow established processes while exercising sound judgment in day-to-day decision makingPHYSICAL DEMANDS:The work is sedentary, requiring extending periods of sitting or standing to perform the work. There may be some infrequent movement from area-to-area to transport items weighing no more than 15 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENT:While performing the primary duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to general office environment. Regular overnight travel may be required; work outside normal business hours is required from time to time.This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.Evolution Motion Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer