Buyer II

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position is 100% on site. No remote work. No Relocation. Experience in both New Product Introduction (NPI) and production purchasing across multiple commodities. Runs/reviews and actions Material Action Report (MAR) weekly. Quotes material and/or verifies quotes are still valid. Generates and monitors purchase orders for assigned programs or commodities. Works with Program Management on PPV’s and problem components. Utilizes strategic purchasing practices to ensure both cost and material flow are optimized. Responsible for purchase order date maintenance and internal PO notes. Review and action cancel/reduction/increase messages. Review and action push outs and pull ins. Negotiates with vendors for goods and services, negotiating the best price, quality and service arrangements. Analyze and manage material requirements through the MRP system, ensuring alignment with production scheduling and inventory management. Performs cost analysis with a thorough understanding of cost factors. Meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and department metrics. Works closely with Receiving Department to ensure proper material arrival. Work with Program Management to report material status for all related material of assigned programs. Works with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and material. Works with Master Scheduler and vendors to determine recovery plans when required. Complies with AS9100, ISO13485, ITAR, EAR and DoD regulations. Complies with quality procedures and guidelines. Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics/conflict of interest and information disclosure. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers. Completes special projects and compiles special reports as required. Provides status updates to Management. Participates in daily meetings. Supports Management as needed. Additional duties as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr