Buyer II EBYIIA

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stay abreast of the status of all production run and legacy items to avoid a stockout situation.


• Review usage and buying patterns, as well as forecast, and adjust safety stocks and lead times as necessary.


• Maintain supplier item pricing files.


• Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information such as negotiating price, availability and delivery schedule. Evaluate vendor quotes & services to determine if they are compatible with company objectives.


• Maintain close liaison with the Quality Manager, Production Supervisors, Project Engineers and Sales department in order to keep them informed of any issues or problems.


• Address and resolve most manufacturing, delivery or accounting problems that may arise to include defective goods or services. Discuss with the appropriate personnel to determine source of trouble and assist in corrective action. Escalate unresolved issues to Materials Manager for assistance. 


• Determine method of procurement such as direct purchase or bids. Prepare purchase or bid requests.


• Expedite delivery of goods to users, as necessary.


• Research domestic & overseas suppliers for competitive pricing & deliveries.


• Submit weekly status reports of all existing open purchase orders. Assist in maintaining procurement documents in a systematic and auditable fashion in Master Control.


• Manage open purchase orders to ensure deliveries are being met by suppliers.


• Generate MRO requisitions or approve requisitions when needed.


• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Good problem solving and decision-making skills


• Effectively manage multiple tasks


• Detail oriented and self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills


• Maintain a sense of urgency

 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 1–2 years of purchasing experience or at least 5 years of directly related experience in a manufacturing environment without a degree


• ERP and MRP experience


• Experience with engineering specifications, prints, tolerances, dimensional inspection techniques and product knowledge a plus


• Effective written and verbal communication skills


• Basic mathematical skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and use of email (Outlook a plus)


• Accuracy is a must


• Ability to follow complex detailed instructions


• Consistency in following-up and following-through

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged sitting


• Some walking


• Repetitive motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, or neck movement


• Keyboard work


• Reading


• Hearing and speaking clearly


• Occasional reaching from shoulder level or below


• Light to moderate physical effort may be required


• Occasional climbing of stairs


• Seeing to prepare/analyze figures, to prepare/review documents and to visually inspect items


• Occasional use of Company vehicle

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Office environment with climate-controlled temperatures

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this position. The incumbent is required to perform any other duties requested by his/her supervisor.