Buyer 2

About the role

Under the direction of the Procurement Manager, the Buyer 2 helps to execute company purchasing needs and provides best value and service for internal customers. Converts purchasing requests into purchase orders quickly, ensures acknowledgment of the receipt of the purchase order, and ensures customer needs are met with on-time delivery by weekly scheduling with suppliers. Attends weekly meetings with suppliers and the internal production groups. Provides support in functional areas of the procurement department and assists with various other activities as required. Must be able to analyze categories based on pricing, technology, availability, and continuous improvement. Some administrative support may be required.

Responsibilities

• Exemplifies WesTech’s core values including Integrity, Humility, Excellence and Continuity.
• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to parts master and drawings; clarifying unclear items; and recommending alternatives.
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications; negotiating price, delivery dates and payment terms; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning group.
• Sends purchase orders to suppliers, communicates effectively to resolve any questions, and makes revisions as necessary.
• Keeps information accessible by utilizing SharePoint and DocCentral for filing documents.
• Communicates effectively and deals fairly and equitably with group members, peers, and suppliers.
• Works in a schedule-driven environment where timing is a critical function.
• Works within project budget and completes work in a timely manner.
• Prepares reports, data entry and other administrative tasks as required.
• Develops and maintains approved supplier list.
• Manages 3–4 supplier schedule meetings.
• Interviews suppliers and visits their facilities to learn about products, services, and pricing.
• Mentors Buyer 1’s with basic purchasing knowledge, policies, procedures and understanding of the basic WesTech Equipment.
• Gains experience in Buyouts, Aftermarket, Fabrication, Solutions, Systems, Operations, Rentals, Pilots, Inventory, Drives, Electrical and Indirect Purchasing.
• Handles and processes returns, defects and warranty items.
• Negotiates back charges, addresses fabrication errors, and on-time delivery issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree OR equivalent work experience.
• Mid-level: 2–5 years of directly related work experience in purchasing.
• Unquestionable honesty & integrity.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.
• Expertise in using MS Office tools including Outlook and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills with both an internal and external customer focus.
• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail and follow through.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work within deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Approachability, customer focus, ethics and values, organizing, technical learning, negotiating, problem solving.
• 5+ years of directly related work experience in purchasing (preferred).
• Experience using Business Central (preferred).
• Experience using SharePoint (preferred).
• General knowledge of mechanical equipment (preferred).
• Spanish speaking skills or other foreign language a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (preferred).
• Strong analytical skills, good in working with numbers.

Candidates may be required to pass pre-employment and periodic screenings, including background checks, drug and alcohol tests, or other necessary assessments.

Physical requirements

• Ability to sit at workstation using computer/phone.
• Frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and see.
• Regularly required to move around the facility.
• Some lifting may be involved (up to 50 lbs.).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match of 6%.
• Flexible work hours, hybrid schedules with remote work options.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package with an onsite medical facility.
• Company HSA contribution, paid parental leave, employee assistance program.
• Company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability.
• PTO plan and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Company celebrations, summer parties, volunteer opportunities, games, prize drawings, and more.