Buyer II

Roles & Responsibilities

Role: Performs tasks associated with ordering and expediting finished goods, components, packaging materials, raw materials, and MRO commodities. Pro-active and direct communication with suppliers is vital. Process Purchase Orders (PO's) & Transfer Orders (TOs), place and expedite orders, and resolve related problems of significant complexity. Participate in internal projects as assigned.

Education:

· Diploma or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.

· At least 3-5 years relevant work experience - preferably in the manufacturing process industries

· Possess relevant Inventory Management & knowledge of Supply/Demand Planning is an added advantage.

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Main Job Duties:

· Manages supplier relationships and works to improve "overall" supplier performance.

· Plans and issues purchase orders in support of engineering and production requirements.

· Manage purchasing activities to ensure that sufficient parts are on hand to meet short range schedules for make-to-order products.

· Monitors and communicates supplier performance for delivery, quality, and cost management.

· Implement commodity strategies to ensure long-term, cost-effective supply of materials

· Evaluates SL data, weekly inventory reports, and other data resources in determining purchase order quantities.

· Research potential Suppliers and/or Service Providers to meet sourcing requirements, as applicable.

· Performs other Procurement-related administrative tasks including, but not limited to, Invoice Discrepancy Resolution, Payment Authorizations, Compiling Statistical data and Reports, Maintaining Partnership meeting minutes, etc.

· Maintains Supplier Management processes (e.g. qualification, selection, evaluation, development, classification); update supplier evaluation systems to obtain and the best suppliers and ensure transparency.

· Establishes inventory requirements by studying manufacturing history and production forecasts.

· Plans work and personal development goals, working in conjunction with manager as needed.

· Follows-up on acknowledgements and open purchase order reports to eliminate bottlenecks.

· Contributes to the implementation and ensure usage of globally defined methods, processes, and systems to ensure high process efficiency and process compliance.

· Identifies and follows-up on internal customer issues, implement approved process improvements resulting in increased customer satisfaction.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

· MRP or ERP software experience, Infor Cloud preferred.

· Demonstrated excellent negotiation skills.

· Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules, and priorities for multiple projects and assignments.

· Strong desire to promote positive change.

· Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently as well as work well in groups.

· Complex problem-solving skills - ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

· Critical thinking skills – able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

· Well-developed communicates skills; able to clearly and concisely express information (or data) to associates, peers, and management.

· Knowledge of customer principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for service and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

· Proactively driving continuous improvements & demonstrate initiative.

· Ability to multi-task managing multiple customer accounts simultaneously.

· Ability to use MS Outlook, Word and Excel proficiently.

Personal Qualities/Behaviors:

· Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting, and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.

· This position will have exposure to the manufacturing areas where, under certain areas, the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection are required.

· Regularly required to stand; walk and communicate with others.

· Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.

· Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs (11.3kgs) occasionally.

Tell employers what skills you have

Commodity
Supplier Performance
Lighting
Inventory
Cost Management
Critical Thinking
ERP
Purchasing
Raw Materials
Inventory Management
Supply Chain Management
MRP
Manufacturing
Sourcing
Personal Development

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