BUYER II

About the role

The Buyer II is responsible for managing assigned suppliers, product lines, and procurement activities that support Weatherby's manufacturing and business operations. This role owns purchasing strategies for assigned commodities and vendors, oversees supplier performance, supports product development initiatives, manages inventory planning activities, and helps resolve quality, delivery, and cost challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned suppliers, product lines, and procurement activities to ensure continuity of supply and operational success.
• Create, modify, monitor, and close purchase orders within the ERP system while maintaining data integrity.
• Maintain supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and supplier agreements to support Weatherby objectives.
• Support Peak44 Product Development initiatives by sourcing components, establishing supplier partnerships, and ensuring timely product launches.
• Coordinate international import documentation, freight arrangements, customs requirements, and supplier communications.
• Collaborate with Engineering regarding BOM changes, engineering change notices, print revisions, and new product introductions.
• Review technical drawings and specifications to support sourcing decisions and supplier communication.
• Work closely with Quality and Engineering to resolve supplier quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Track supplier performance metrics and proactively address risks impacting production schedules.
• Communicate supply disruptions, delays, shortages, and risks to appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain inventory planning parameters including reorder points, lead times, costing, Kanban, VMI, and Two-Bin systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory management, material flow, procurement processes, and supplier performance.
• Carefully coordinate return of defective materials and ensure timely supplier credits and corrective actions.
• Support cross-functional projects involving supply chain optimization, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Represent Weatherby professionally when visiting supplier facilities and conducting supplier reviews.

Requirements

You enjoy building strong supplier relationships and negotiating mutually beneficial outcomes. You thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments where priorities shift and problem-solving is essential. You understand how purchasing decisions impact inventory, production schedules, quality, and profitability. You are highly organized and able to manage multiple projects, suppliers, and timelines simultaneously. You communicate confidently with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and leadership. You are proactive, self-directed, and capable of identifying solutions before problems become disruptions. You enjoy working with data, ERP systems, and analytics to support informed decision-making.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain management, or a similar role. Certifications: Preferred certifications in purchasing, supply chain management, or related fields. Skills: Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, supplier management, imports, and lean practices. Technology: Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, ERP/MRP systems, and data analysis tools.

Skills

Builds strong supplier relationships and negotiates mutually beneficial outcomes. Thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Understands the impact of purchasing decisions on inventory, production schedules, quality, and profitability. Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects, suppliers, and timelines simultaneously. Confident communicator with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and leadership. Proactive, self-directed, and capable of identifying solutions before problems arise. Enjoy working with data, ERP systems, and analytics to support informed decision-making.

Benefits

Gain experience in ERP/MRP systems, supplier management, imports, and lean practices. Work with a collaborative supply chain team that supports production success. A meaningful purpose of enriching the lives of employees and customers. A mission of delivering exceptional products through premium craftsmanship, innovative design, and industry-leading ballistics. A culture of stability, skill-building, and team collaboration.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD