BUYER II

Responsibilities: Submit purchase orders for vendor pricing/delivery quotes Create purchase orders and flow down the proper associated requirements to suppliers Track purchase order acknowledgements Expedite orders to support production demand for materials, goods and services Maintain the status of open orders reporting Elevate issues affecting existing orders as well as orders needing to be placed Communicate when delivery time expectations cannot be met Complete reporting requirements as defined by supervisor Develop and maintain good working relationships with new and existing suppliers Enter and maintain vendor account information in the business management/ERP system Follow-up and address issues regarding supplier pricing of associated products Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers Identify, troubleshoot and resolve issues that are causing extra time to work through in the department Work effectively by oneself as well as in a team environment Adhere to ISO procedure qualifications Contribute to and support continuous improvement initiatives Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor Education: A bachelor's degree in supply chain or inventory management is preferred An associated degree with 2+ years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment in lieu of a bachelor's degree Experience: 1 + years buying/purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred Experience in a metal manufacturing/fabrication business is desired Knowledge of metal and fabrication materials Understanding of vendor relations and specific function capabilities as they relate to metal fabrication process is desired Familiarity with defense related requirements such as ITAR, Flow Down Requirements, and Certificates of Conformance is preferred Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver targeted solutions is required Fox Valley Metal-Tech