Procurement/Supply Chain - Buyer II

Procurement/Supply Chain - Buyer II

Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA

Job Summary:

Works closely with the supply chain and contracts team to execute purchasing activities for the department. Responsible for processing requisitions from business units and efficiently turning these requisitions into purchase orders. May be responsible for setting up inventory programs, seeking out process improvement opportunities, and evaluating and adopting technology improvements (such as automation) to enhance productivity in purchasing.

Accountabilities

Primary Accountabilities:

• Handles all aspects of purchase order creation and close-out.
• Works in the Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP) and other supply chain platforms to execute and make updates to purchase orders as needed to ensure accurate processing.
• Develops an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders.
• Provides report-outs to management that indicate closed purchase orders and other data, including spend associated with vendors and purchase orders.
• Determines automation opportunities related to replenishment of routinely purchased items.
• Manages punch-out/catalogue purchases and determines opportunities to improve efficiency and use of such systems.
• Implements and supports best practices including solid supplier relationships, investment recovery, on-line requisitioning, electronic data interchange (EDI), supplier-assisted inventory management and e-commerce.
• Promotes and supports company-wide sourcing guidelines, policies, procedures and practices.
• Identifies information system enhancements necessary to achieve desired performance and works with appropriate internal personnel to prioritize and implement enhancements.

Supervision:

Performs work under the direct supervision of a Manager or Senior Manager.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform this job.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Purchasing or Supply Chain Preferred

Certification:

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation Preferred

Experience:

4 years of related experience in purchasing or supply chain

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledgeable in procurement processes

Flexible and able to manage multiple requests efficiently and effectively.

Understanding of process design and work simplification programs related to supply chain.

Effective problem identification and solution skills.

Proficient in ERP (preferably version 9.2) and other e-Procurement tools.

High attention to detail, solid written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work in a diverse work environment.