Buyer II

Description

• Analyzes, maintains, and executes Materials Requirement Plan (MRP). 
• Continuously monitors and verifies material pipeline to ensure it meets the MRP requirements. Identifies and appropriately addresses materials supply issues. 
• Ensures materials availability to support production per the Master Production Schedule through MRP execution, on-­time delivery, and coordination of materials movement from receiving to production. 
• Executes and maximizes BizLink negotiated terms with suppliers to reduce materials liability. 
• Issues Purchase Orders to pricing, terms and conditions negotiated and agreed to by Managers and Buyers. 
• Ensures suppliers’ adherence to established agreements.
• Identify, select, and negotiate with suppliers for CNC machined parts, sheet metal components, PCB assemblies, and electronic components. 
• Optimizes order management process to ensure effective communication with suppliers. 
• Maintains integrity of master data and purchasing planning parameters  to minimize material liability and to balance the cost of procurement with inventory investment levels. 
• Monitors and continuously improves supplier’s delivery and quality performance. Resolve recurring or critical issues by utilizing corrective action tools and additional resources. 
• Provides inputs to drive and execute BizLink’s commodity and pricing strategy. Works closely with Buyers, Managers, & SCM. Provides feedback on supplier performance and BizLink’s strategies. Minimizes material freight expenses for BizLink. 
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
• 3-5 years of progressive procurement/purchasing experience with demonstrated vendor negotiation skills
• APICS or ISM certification (e.g., CPIM, CPSM) preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in supply chain management systems