Site Buyer II

Site Buyer II Processes purchase requisitions into purchase orders in support of site operations. Ensures that purchase requisitions are accurate, are accompanied by appropriate quotations, and approved vendors are used. Ensures purchase orders comply with company policy and procedures and appropriate payment methods. Prepares month end reports as required. Assists other departments with problem resolution involving discrepancies between purchase order, delivered quantity, quality and/or price. Maintains site purchase card and prepares monthly purchase card package for approval. Ensures purchases are made in accordance with all contracts; obtains quotes from approved vendors for non-standard items; collaborates with manufacturing site team and Corporate SS&P on new procurement opportunities, RFQs and cost savings initiatives. Serves as a primary contact between the site team and the supplier base to expedite orders efficiently. Evaluates suppliers, consolidates orders, and negotiates prices and terms. Identifies and implements opportunities for process improvement; collaborates with site team to implement solutions to improve efficiency. Lead quarterly training seminars for purchasing best practices for Fernley site. Identify, execute, and track productivity including cost reduction and cash flow improvement and support the development of the Annual Operating Plan Research potential vendors and products to identify cost-effective solutions. Minimize risk to continuity of supply by carrying out supplier risk assessments for the suppliers and implementing corrective actions as required with indirect buyers. Conduct searches for new suppliers of goods and services, evaluate their capabilities, assess risk, and qualify as necessary. Create and manage Authorization for Expenditure purchase orders for the department. Scope of Position: Will have responsibility for managing site tactical procurement at a manufacturing location. Purchase order approval limit of $100,000 and monthly purchase card limit of $50,000. Know How, Experience, Education and Competencies: 4 years relevant experience with bachelor's degree or 8+ years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Manufacturing industry experience preferred. Thorough knowledge of purchasing practices, principles, and procedures; negotiation experience a plus Excellent written and verbal communication skills; attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work independently and prioritize demands from internal customers, some of which may be offsite; ability to effectively collaborate with different operational groups within a manufacturing site and at a corporate level. ERP experience required (preferably JDE); Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr