Buyer II

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Buyer II performs purchasing tasks in accordance with company policies and procedures including the evaluation, negotiation, and procurement of cost-effective products and services that are necessary and required to efficiently support project success and the objectives of the company.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Sources, quotes, and negotiates best price, quality and delivery for products and services that are in accordance with the policies, procedures, and objectives of the company.

2. With the support and guidance of the Procurement Manager and/or Senior Buyer, evaluates and creates analysis of multiple supplier quotes to determine the most timely and cost-effective options necessary to meet project requirements.

3. Reviews and understands specifications, data sheets and expectations of internal and external customers, to ensure the successful ordering of required products and services for specifically assigned projects. Will seek support and/or guidance from necessary departments on any items that are not clear in a timely manner.

4. Effectively supports various departments in the organization, ensuring that procurement needs are understood and needed materials and/or services are procured accurately and timely.

5. Creates and issues purchase orders and transfers accurately, timely and according to schedule, budget and inventory.

6. Consistently uses exceptional customer service skills when interacting with internal and external customers and suppliers.

7. Provides costing estimates/support for Project Management and Engineering during the estimating process in a timely manner.

8. Develops and maintains supplier relationships to build successful partnerships and monitor supplier performance.

9. Reviews, resolves and closes all assigned commodities in regard to NCR’s (non-conformance), RMA’s (returned material), and CAR’s (corrective actions) in accordance with company policies and procedures.

10. Reconciles, supports and resolves any problems in accounts payable with vendors in relation to procurement, quality and receiving.

11. Monitors back orders, delivery and expediting to ensure suppliers are meeting delivery schedule.

12. Performs all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Incumbent must have exceptional oral and written communication proficiency; attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize between projects as well as strong organizational skills. Capacity to establish and maintain constructive business relationships with internal and external customers while maintaining integrity and confidentiality. Aptitude to research, analyze and successfully resolve a broad spectrum of issues. Incumbent must be a positive team player, with the ability to manage project time constraints and handle multiple projects at once. Must have experience using general office equipment and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Outlook, Access, Excel and Word. Must be able to read, write, and clearly speak and understand English.

EDUCATION

An Associate’s/Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain is required. But will consider years of experience in lieu of a degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

A minimum of four (4) years purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment is required.

- or - Any equivalent combination of Education and/or Experience