Buyer II

Job Overview

Our firm is searching for an experienced Buyer/Planner, who will be able to handle sourcing and review Purchase requisitions based on demand/forecast and turn those requisitions into purchase orders. Drive top notch Customer On-Time Delivery and Demonstrated Lead Time while maintaining optimal inventory levels. Release customer orders from the planning queue based on material availability and lead-times. The Buyer/Planner will be responsible for creating purchase order tracking systems, alerting management when orders have been filled and invoices from vendors have been issued, answering vendor questions, and providing them with additional order documentation as needed. The successful candidate for this position has experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong understanding of supply chain management concepts.

A Day In The Life

• Planning and Buying, Inventory management, Material follow up, negotiation, Vendor performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Selecting and developing suppliers, focusing on cost reduction, quality and on-time delivery.
• Analyzing and evaluating materials and products.
• Handles procurements for build-to-print parts after determining price and availability through formal and informal requests for quotes (RFQs).
• Proficient in procuring active components, passive elements, and electromechanical parts.
• Perform standard purchasing process, review requisitions and place PO’s.
• The buyer will negotiate with suppliers on all conflicts and/or questions concerning pricing, delivery dates, quality and required packaging. 
• Verifies receipt of materials and approves invoices for payment as required. .
• Analyze with Purchasing Manager and Engineering to suggest alternate components, due to excessive lead time or obsolescence.
• Act as a liaison between vendor and engineering to evaluate technical questions.
• Ability to prioritize with vendor and expedite material under lead time.
• Maintain appropriate lead time and pricing in SAP.
• Comply with all work instructions, including but not limited to, the Company's safety and attendance policies.
• Ability to handle multiple vendors/priorities with minimal supervision.
• Have effective communication skills with all levels of employees and management. High degree of confidence, objectivity, diplomacy and ethical conduct is essential.
  

What will help you thrive in this role?

Skills and Attributes

• Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with co-workers and suppliers.
• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints/technical drawings and specifications desired
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targets.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-stress environment
• Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts production, manufacture, and customer order fulfillment.
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergencies and stressful situations.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferably an Engineering Degree

Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in Purchasing/Planning/Sourcing/negotiation. Computer literate with advanced MS Excel skills, Able to add value, reduce costs and input to business improvements.