Buyer/Planner II

About the role

The primary responsibility of the Buyer II is to guarantee that the supply to the distribution centers aligns with the operational metrics of the business and meets the service levels expected by customers. In this role, the Buyer II will convert demand forecasts into supply orders for the managed products. They will also monitor the progress of purchase orders with vendors to secure punctual delivery and share the order status updates with internal stakeholders. This position is responsible for purchasing raw materials, components, and services to fulfill production and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Captures product procurement requirements across various categories with the sourcing and sales forecasting teams.
• Maintains and nurtures robust relationships with suppliers to uphold standards of quality, cost-effectiveness, and service key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Acts as a liaison for daily operations, managing tasks like purchase orders, inventory, shipments, and invoices for designated suppliers.
• Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions and generates purchase orders.
• Negotiates pricing with suppliers who have not been previously engaged, to secure the best prices for materials, minimize product cost escalation, and maintain effective vendor relationships.
• Maintains and monitors inventory levels to ensure minimum stock levels are maintained.
• Manages inventories to achieve the company's working capital and service level objectives.
• Evaluates and analyzes supplier quotes, negotiates prices, fosters vendor relationships, and ensures timely order deliveries.
• Optimizes ocean freight and container usage, consolidating shipments to enhance shipping efficiencies and decrease freight expenses.
• Collaborates with freight forwarders to facilitate this process.
• Ensures timely delivery of items and follows up with vendors on late orders.
• Collaborates with the accounting department to promptly address any discrepancies in accounts payable.
• Follows up promptly and expedite as necessary for items listed on the Backorder Report, with a particular emphasis on SKU service level availability.
• Implements process improvements to optimize and standardize daily work tasks, adhering to standardized procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important information.
• Prepares reports on purchase activity and supplier performance and shares with leadership.
• Supports year-end audits at assigned facility.
• Completes daily work orders as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in an administrative or procurement role, preferably within a manufacturing or distribution setting.
• Intermediate experience utilizing computer software such as Microsoft Suite.
• Knowledge of JDE/P4 and MRP software and similar applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency in negotiation, leveraging expertise to secure competitive pricing while sourcing supplies, and effectively communicating objectives to suppliers.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling effective interaction with employees on all levels, including executive leadership, as well as suppliers and vendors.

Skills

• Intermediate experience utilizing computer software such as Microsoft Suite.
• Knowledge of JDE/P4 and MRP software and similar applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency in negotiation, leveraging expertise to secure competitive pricing while sourcing supplies, and effectively communicating objectives to suppliers.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling effective interaction with employees on all levels, including executive leadership, as well as suppliers and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in an administrative or procurement role, preferably within a manufacturing or distribution setting.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.