Buyer II

Description

Discover Your Next Big Opportunity: See Why Quality Vision International Is the Place to Be!

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM

Salary: $60,000- $70,000 annually, based on experience

Location: Rochester, NY

Position Overview:

The Buyer II sources and purchases items for assigned commodities and suppliers. This position, level 2 of a step progression of Buyer professionals, requires an experienced individual to work with a great deal of autonomy, while also collaborating with the Purchasing supervisor, to analyze buying trends, manage inventory, establish relationships with suppliers, and negotiate the best price for goods purchased. The goal is to consistently meet the quality and delivery demands of new products and current products in support of production schedules and departmental objectives.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Partners closely with production Leadership personnel associated with the assigned commodity to determine and execute on supply chain and purchasing needs for the department.
• Successfully sources products from the global marketplace.
• Quotes and places new product designs in a timely manner.
• Communicates with planners and requestors as needed to confirm delivery date changes or other issues that may occur with an order in a timely manner.
• Enters and maintains all purchase orders and related purchasing activities in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Acts upon New Purchasing requirements or Order Action reports within a timely period – typically 1 working day.
• Resolves all supplier quality issues for those commodities assigned within 3 working days. This includes all processes and procedures required to replace, return, or repair parts from assigned supplier sources.
• Contributes to the goal of ensuring the highest quality products are obtained, with the best on time delivery, at the best unit cost, for those parts and assemblies assigned.
• Interfaces with Engineering when needed to ensure an accurate and timely implementation of new parts, revisions, or other tasks required to source items.
• Responsible for accurate maintenance of the ERP system for specific data such as vendor contracts, lead- times, price breaks, updated quotes, due dates, promise dates, and vendor/item master data.
• Performs any additional routine or administrative purchasing function as needed for assigned commodity (mail opening, file maintenance, etc.).
• Ensure all payment information is correct and managed properly, including credit card purchases.
• Work with accounts payable to resolve supplier invoicing issues in a timely manner.
• Drive improvement to supplier on time delivery, quality, and cost.
• Understand the capabilities of each supply source to ensure the correct placement of new parts.
• Work with cost accounting to resolve PPV issues each month. Work to eliminate causes and drive preventive actions with suppliers.
• Performs additional related tasks or duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: (Experience, Education, Certifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• High School Diploma required. 2-year degree in a related business or technical field required (Business, Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, etc.). 4-year degree preferred. Appropriate relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• 3-5 years of working experience in purchasing, supply chain management, or related position, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• 3-5 years of experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products (Excel, Word, Outlook) and strong familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, completing tasks on time and multitasking efficiently.

Physical and/or Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to move and navigate around a manufacturing environment and facility, including walking through different production areas and shop floors.
• Comfortable with standing, walking, and occasionally traversing stairs or uneven surfaces.
• Ability to use standard office equipment such as computers, keyboards, and phones for extended periods (8+ hour shift).
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry objects of 10-25 pounds.
• Strong visual and auditory acuity needed to read, interpret, and analyze data, production schedules, and reports.
• Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels from manufacturing equipment and machinery.

What We Offer: Benefits & Perks

At QVI, we invest in your health, your future, and your family. Here is a look at the comprehensive rewards package you will enjoy as part of our team: Exceptional Health & Wellness

• Free Individual Healthcare: We pay 97–100% of premiums on our most affordable HDHP—meaning $0 premium costs for single employee coverage!
• Full Disability Coverage: Peace of mind with 100% employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Life Insurance: Fully employer-paid life insurance policy to protect you and your loved ones.

Generous Time Off from Day One

• 3+ Weeks of PTO: Start with over 3 weeks of combined paid vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Milestone Increases: Earn even more days off after hitting your 5-year and 10-year anniversaries.
• 10 Paid Holidays: Enjoy 10 designated paid company holidays throughout the year.

Continuous Growth & Family Support

• $7,000 Tuition Tuition Reimbursement: Advance your career with up to $7,000 in annual tuition assistance.
• Dependent Scholarships: Specialized college scholarship programs exclusively for the children of QVI employees.

Financial Growth & Incentives

• 5% 401(k) Match: Build your retirement fast with company contributions up to 5% of your gross wages.
• Annual Bonuses: Boost your earnings with annual discretionary bonuses (available for non-commission roles).
• $1,500 Referral Rewards: Earn extra cash just for helping us recruit top talent to the team
• EV Incentives: Free on-site electric vehicle charging stations and cash reimbursement toward buying a qualified EV.

Quality Vision International Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.