Job Description

Position Summary:

The Buyer - Level 2 is responsible for on-time delivery and inventory management, as well as supporting cost avoidance and supply chain risk mitigation initiatives across the business. The individual’s primary responsibility is to ensure the availability of purchased parts, components, assemblies and services to satisfy Customer Orders. The role requires a self-motivated, positive, individual with very strong tactical abilities, an eagerness to learn and a significant sense of urgency, willing and able to interact at all levels of the organization. As a Buyer 2, this role will engage with engineering on NPD and VA/VE activities as well as lead domestic sourcing projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Create, process, and track purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery with vendor follow-up
• Complete the required daily routine of MRP actions and associated analysis, problem solving, and reporting to maintain timely flow of purchased material and communication regarding delivery dates, including the review of inventory levels, buffer stock, customer orders, etc.
• Maintain accurate system data for all purchase parameters including lead-times, price, lot sizes, minimums, and multiples.
• Actively seek alternate sources or substitutions to proactively solve material availability issues while seeking to optimize lead-time, price, and inventory investment.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers to drive a favorable total cost solution
• Proactively manage suppliers and shipments to optimize freight consolidation program.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Experience in purchasing/materials/supply chain management/procurement.
• Bachelor’s Degree – Procurement, Logistics, Business, Engineering or related field
• Professional certification CPSM, CPM, CPIM, CIRM (preferred).
• Experience, or knowledge of, ERP/MRP/MRP II systems (Oracle preferred).
• Travel <10%
• Onsite 5 days a week in a manufacturing/ office environment

Desired Characteristics:

• Results/growth driven.
• Strong multi-tasking capabilities, able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to think both tactically and strategically.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Strong people skills and adaptable to change.
• Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization.

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