Buyer II

United Holdings Oklahoma City is hiring a Buyer II at 10000 NW 2nd, Oklahoma City, OK 73127. This role may convert to a full‑time position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate purchasing and tracking of all parts needed for current manufacturing jobs.
• Source and negotiate materials to secure the best value while balancing quality, cost, lead time, and supplier performance.
• Ensure on‑time delivery to support the manufacturing schedule.
• Remain informed of parts status for each job on the schedule.
• Provide technical support to other buyers.
• Supply a weekly parts‑status report for each project to the purchasing manager before each production meeting.
• Communicate with the logistics coordinator to move units or products between manufacturing locations as needed.
• Follow up daily on all open purchase orders to maintain status of ordered parts.
• Confirm all ordered parts are delivered no less than one week prior to the build start date.
• Maintain a strong personal commitment to the safety culture.
• Flexibly support workload demands, project schedules, and business priorities.
• Work for two manufacturing facilities – the local one and a remote one in OKC.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• General Education Degree (GED) and three years related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain strongly preferred, or technical/manufacturing background.
• Three years of purchasing, procurement, or supply‑chain experience preferred, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with purchasing components such as electronics, electrical assemblies, fabricated parts, or mechanical components (including panel boards, motors, and switchgears) preferred.
• Planning knowledge preferred.

Skills

• Ability to prepare and analyze complex technical specifications and bids.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings and specifications.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills for effective supply‑chain collaboration.
• Strong calculative, analytical, organizational, problem‑solving, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with desktop computer systems, hardware, and operating systems.
• Knowledge of materials, products, and commodity markets related to assigned categories.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with demand‑forecasting tools, SAP BOE, ASCP (preferred).
• Experience with Oracle ERP (preferred).
• Experience with Power BI (preferred).

Physical Activities & Requirements

• Standard office criteria.

Working Conditions

• On‑site position; attendance required five days per week.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20 % as business needs require.