Buyer II

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• · Analyze requirements from Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) system.
• · Identify and qualify potential suppliers to fill requirements.
• · Generate Purchase Orders based off APS schedules and company needs.
• · Negotiate price and delivery and purchase orders terms for electronic and mechanical items.
• · Maintain purchasing database to ensure dependent departments have prompt, accurate information.
• · Interface with Engineering and Assembly personnel to determine critical specifications.
• · Communicate specifications to the supply chain.
• · Manage supplier on-time performance and quality levels to maintain sufficient flow of quality goods to the point of use.
• · Interface with Quality department and Suppliers if material does not meet specifications, and initiate Supplier Corrective Actions when applicable.
• · Work closely and communicate with all internal customers in Engineering, Production, Warehousing and Accounting on purchased materials regarding due dates, expediting and/or inventory and invoicing discrepancies.

Required Qualifications

• · Associates degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• · 2+ years of Purchasing experience, preferably in a high mix, low volume environment.
• · Experience using APS systems—INFOR ERP preferred.
• · Basic understanding of assigned commodities, electronic and mechanical items.
• · Strong analytical, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• · Strong attention to detail.
• · Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• · Microsoft Office experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• · Bachelor degree in Business or related field.
• · Previous experience with assigned commodities.

Physical Demands