About This Role
Ensuring all products, materials, and supplies for production are acquired effectively and efficiently is the core of this Buyer II role. The successful candidate will analyze demand, place purchase orders, and monitor deliveries to ensure timely material arrival within a large manufacturing center.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all required materials are ordered, confirmed, and delivered on time to meet Operations, Facilities, and Engineering project schedules
- Understand MRP systems to execute purchasing tasks and strategically interpret planning data, optimize procurement decisions, and proactively maintain system accuracy
- Utilize available Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools to proactively manage product shortages, proper inventory levels, ensure timely and efficient placement of purchase orders (POs), and support vendor on-time delivery performance
- Monitor open PO status reports to ensure that products are delivered on time and in acceptable condition
- Track shipments and follow up with suppliers regarding undelivered goods
- Ensure MRP data integrity by maintaining accurate item setups and planning parameters
- Work with Procurement Quality Engineering to track OTD Performance, Delivery accuracy, and delivery integrity to ensure products are delivered on time and in usable condition and that a root cause is found and corrective actions are taken
- Coordinate the timely resolution of rejected material, returns, and recovery charges with suppliers
- Negotiate with suppliers to optimize price, quality, delivery, etc.
- Continually monitor department metrics and take action as needed to drive continual improvement in supplier pricing, quality, delivery performance, etc.
- Support the process of selecting and qualifying suppliers and the execution of engineering changes through effective collaboration with Engineering, R&D and Quality associates
- Communicate any supply disruptions or potential supply disruptions with Purchasing Supervisor immediately
Requirements
- Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field
- 2+ years of progressive procurement / purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
- Fundamental knowledge of procurement processes/best practices
- Solid understanding of production processes
- Strong practical knowledge of MRP and ERP systems
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Benefits
- Steady work schedule
- Appealing work-life balance
- Annual bonus
- Profit sharing bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision and 401k
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