Buyer II

• Works under intermediate supervision, with predetermined standards to ensure that materials and/or supplies are purchased in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Reviews purchase requests for assigned material or components and verify nomenclature and specifications.
• Gains product knowledge and begins learning more advanced purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures through research and additional training. Demonstrates strong part commodity knowledge.
• Creates and releases purchase orders for items covered by previously negotiated contracts in conformance with current local and corporate operating procedures.
• Works with product teams or other procurement staff to generate Request for Quotations (RFQ’s) for new or modified parts.
• Corresponds with or interviews approved suppliers to obtain price, specifications, and delivery information.
• Strengthen the overall supply chain by researching and working with Senior Buyer(s) or the Procurement Engineer to source suppliers for new items.
• Expedites delivery by contacting vendors and shippers to ensure that merchandise, supplies, and equipment are forwarded on a specified shipping date.
• May assist other departments with problem resolution involving differences between purchase orders and delivered item, quantity, and/or price.
• Maintains and tracks computerized procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery of the product, and quality or performance. Prepares summaries used to evaluate supplier performance and Department performance to SQDC goals and objectives.
• Makes recommendations for process improvements to workflow leading to departmental overall cost improvements and efficiency.
• Assists other staff members with procurement-related activities as assigned.
• Additional requirements may be added as needed to meet changing business demands.

• BA degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Operations or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years experience in purchasing or materials management.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner.
• User Expert Level computer skills including SharePoint, Microsoft Office software to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Office (preferably Office 2007), and Adobe Acrobat.
• Attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Must demonstrate strong planning and interpersonal skills to interact with suppliers and co-workers in a team-based environment.
• Demonstrated effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-stress environment.

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