Buyer II purchases materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Being a Buyer II tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. May require a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Additionally, Buyer II typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Buyer II gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Buyer II typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience.
Buyer II Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Buyer II to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Understand market trends;
- Responsible for coordinating shipping and receiving reconciliation reports with appropriate stakeholders;
- Complete all required file documentation (i.e., Justification for Award Memorandums, Price and/or Cost Analysis Memorandums, etc.);
- Manage supplier communication;
- Identify cost reduction opportunities;
- Deliver on customer needs;
- Review and monitor purchase requisitions;
- Other duties as assigned;
- Conduct competitive bid;
- Responsible for completing contract closeout activities;
- Participate in procurement planning activities, development of overall strategies, and source selection meetings;
- Develop/issue Solicitations, Requests for Proposals or Request for Quotes;
- Process Changes or Modifications to Purchase Orders and Subcontracts;
- Responsible for Invoice approval, accruals and reconciliations;
- Project management.
Requirements:
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills;
- 3-6 years purchasing experience in support of a Federal prime contract in a CPSR compliant environment;
- Proficiency in the CostPoint ERP platform is desired;
- Minimum travel may be required to other locations (up to 10%);
- Excel;
- 2+ years of Purchasing work experience;
- Clearance level to be allowed to be on-site and login to customer systems is desired;
- Reporting and data manipulation;
- Responsible for Invoice approval, accruals and reconciliations;
- Bachelor’s degree;
- Strong Excel skills;
- Process Changes or Modifications to Purchase Orders and Subcontracts;
- Responsible for coordinating shipping and receiving reconciliation reports with appropriate stakeholders;
- Complete all required file documentation (i.e., Justification for Award Memorandums, Price and/or Cost Analysis Memorandums, etc.);
- Other duties as assigned.