Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Job Title: Buyer II

Position Summary and Objectives:

The Buyer II reports to the Supply Chain Manager and procures supplies, raw materials, finished goods, and equipment for the organization. They follow established procedures to contact vendors, place purchase orders, and monitor delivery.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Assurance of Supply – right products, right time, in the right placeMaintain Procurement Master Data in the respective ERP systemLead collaborative meetings with key suppliers to discuss metrics and forecast expectationsSupplier Management (Scorecard Review)Monitor and implement improvements to inventory healthCollaborate with the National Distribution Center Inventory Team to ensure deliveries are received in a timely mannerResolve end-to-end supply disruptionsCollaborate with Accounts Payable to prevent financial delaysPurchase order execution and maintenanceTake charge on proactive measures to continuously improve the procurement processesMaintain master data – lead-time, pricing, MOQ’s (lead), safety stock (min/max)Work with Technical Sourcing on supplier related quality issuesAdopt and bring to bear the Procurement Toolbox

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business, or equivalent experience, preferred.Minimum 3 years business experience in a Procurement / Sourcing role.Advanced skills in Excel.Experience in MRP / ERP systems.Possess a basic technical understanding of how to interpret drawings /specifications.Experienced in supplier consolidation and product transfer initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

CPIM or CSCP certification preferredGlobal procurement experienceExperienced in managing contract manufacturersExperience in Power BI