Buyer II

What You Will Do

• Create purchase orders and execute bid requests
• Ensure product availability based on the required quantity and the need time for production
• Maintain and ensure that lead times, costs, order multiples, and minimums are accurate
• Negotiate best costs for all PCCA products
• Spot buy-purchase for immediate delivery to fulfill demand
• Manage internal and external sourcing needs
• Manage the new item and new vendor processes
• Proactively communicate with internal departments sourcing issues or delays affecting production and/or PCCA members
• Collaborate with planning team members to evaluate forecasts and work orders
• Collaborate with QA/QC and Receiving regarding quality issues that arise
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve Supplier account issues
• Manage the implementation and maintenance of the manufacturer qualification process
• Strengthen and build supplier relationships through routine supplier meetings and trade show attendance
• Consolidate and reduce vendor count as needed
• Resolve supplier issues or concerns in a timely manner and/or specified time frame
• Ensure proper documentation is provided by suppliers and that all purchasing activities adhere to established policies and procedures required by PCCA
• Participate in continuous improvement activities in support of Company business goals
• Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree and four years of procurement experience or ten years of procurement or related field experience
• Understands MRP/ERP business systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multi-tasking abilities
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and strategic sourcing skills
• Intermediate financial understanding and excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently autonomously as well as in a team setting
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Suites