Buyer II
POSITION SUMMARY
The purpose of this role is managing tactical procure-to-pay processes to support manufacturing operations while ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic sourcing objectives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role requires strong communication skills to work effectively across internal teams and suppliers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create, issue, and manage purchase orders (POs) in alignment with approved requisitions and supplier agreements.
- Monitor open POs to ensure timely delivery and work with suppliers to resolve issues such as delays, quantity discrepancies, or invoicing errors. Escalate recurring issues to sourcing for deeper evaluation.
- Maintain accurate procurement records within the ERP system, ensuring data integrity and compliance with company standards.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, planning, and warehouse teams to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules.
- Coordinate with accounts payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely payments.
- Convert sourcing strategies into actionable purchase orders, ensuring compliance with negotiated contracts, pricing, and terms.
- Monitor supplier performance metrics (e.g., on-time delivery, lead times) and report recurring issues to the sourcing team for review.
- Provide real-time feedback on supplier challenges, market conditions, and opportunities for cost savings or process improvements.
- Implement cost-saving measures identified by the sourcing team, such as consolidating purchases or switching to preferred suppliers.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers regarding order status, delivery schedules, lead times, and general inquiries.
- Expedite orders when necessary to support production timelines and escalate recurring issues to the sourcing team.
- Support supplier audits by providing necessary procurement data and documentation.
- Identify opportunities to streamline procure-to-pay workflows and collaborate with the sourcing and IT teams to implement system or process improvements.
- Support the development of best practices for procurement operations to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Travel less than 10% for vendor meetings, which may include international travel
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
- High School diploma, or equivalent. College degree preferred.
- 3-5 years’ experience in Manufacturing and/or Warehouse setting
SOFT SKILLS / ABILITIES
- Team player with excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Critical thinker who approaches problems in a consistent and systematic way to bring solutions that resolve the root problem.
- Solid planning / scheduling skills, with a dedication in meeting deadlines.
- Detail oriented with high degree of accuracy
- Strong ability to forecast using historical usage patterns, a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to walk about the facility as needed.
- Comfort and ability to be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors, heat and cold.