Buyer II

Purchasing

The Buyer II is responsible for purchasing production materials and other products and services. This position will have assigned commodities and suppliers.

Buying Strategies

Establish and analyze buying strategies for assigned commodities to meet company cost, inventory control, delivery and quality assurance goals.

Supplier Interaction

Responsible for interaction with suppliers on topics relating to quality, cost, forecasts and performance. Works with corporate and other manufacturing Buyers to achieve maximum leverage in each relationship.

Supporting Relationships

Acts as a facilitator, supporting the relationship between manufacturing, engineering and supply base.

Escalating Matters

In line support for escalating purchasing matters.

Collaboration with Corporate Sourcing

Collaborates with our Corporate Sourcing team to evaluate, select, develop and maintain qualified primary and secondary source suppliers to promote appropriate competition and ensure continued flow of parts.

Process Improvement

Identifies process improvement opportunities and implements new processes where feasible.

Reports and Metrics

Develops reports required by management and departmental key performance indicators for supplier performance and financial highlights such as pipeline reports, excess/obsolete materials, on time supplier delivery and supplier quality.

Variance Tracking and Kaizen

Maintains variance tracking and kaizen newspaper detailing continuous improvement action items with a specific focus on supplier delivery, quality and invoicing issues. Reports progress on activities.

Workplace Safety

Ensures a safe and healthy work environment through compliance to HR and Safety policies and procedures.

Supplier Onboarding

Prepares materials and presents at supplier on-boarding sessions, workshops and business reviews.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written and presentation
• Highly capable in problem solving, prioritizing and multi-tasking techniques
• Working knowledge of ERP, Production Planning, MRP, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing and Inventory Control
• Extensive MS Office skills - Word, Excel (macros), Outlook, PowerPoint
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a high performing Purchasing, Materials or Supply Chain Professional
• Experience and/or training in Lean Manufacturing, Single Piece Flow, Process Improvement and Lean Thinking
• APICS training, certification in production inventory control management (CPIM) or ISM Certification in procurement management (CPM) is beneficial
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Why Join Us

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $32-$36/hourly DOE. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance