Buyer II

About the role

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better. We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for issuing and managing purchase orders, ensuring adherence with CoorsTek policy, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery by proactively working with suppliers to confirm POs, obtain progress updates, coordinate logistics, and expedite or escalate as needed.
• Resolve discrepancies between the invoice, PO, and receiving documents, and work with quality on rejected items to facilitate corrective actions with the supplier.
• Categorize spend data and analyze procurement information to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Capable of making informed recommendations, generating reports, and proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP software.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including vendor dependency, price volatility, and potential supply disruptions.
• Support the site-level annual risk assessment process.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, monitor their performance, and address any supply chain issues to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery.
• Lead site or commodity-level sourcing projects.
• Utilize market data, cross-functional stakeholder input, and formal RFx processes to select the best supplier in terms of capability and total cost of ownership.
• Negotiate pricing agreements for items and services and ensure broader supply agreements are adhered to at the local site.
• Make recommendations for process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead cross functional project teams at the site-level to execute cost savings initiatives, including cost savings idea generation, data analysis, supplier negotiations and project management.
• Continuously monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and potential price increases that can impact CoorsTek.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, purchasing, or equivalent. Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or similar certification is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of buying/procurement experience.
• Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong knowledge of supply chain management, procurement strategies, and vendor negotiation techniques.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement software (e.g., SAP, COUPA, QAD).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on cost reduction and process improvement.
  • Ability to work independently and lead complex procurement projects.

Pay

Target Hiring Range Annual Salary: USD 70,000.00 - USD 92,400.00