Buyer II Job Description

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.