Buyer II

The G&W Buyer II will negotiate pricing, vendor selection and/or development, generate and manage purchases and coordinate deliveries to meet production requirements. The G&W Buyer II acts as a subject matter expert and utilizes independent judgement with a high level of accuracy and category expertise to implement appropriate inventory and purchasing tactics. Responsible for managing and monitoring assigned commodities to control delivery, cost, and quality.

Works with suppliers to control/reduce lead times. Monitors PPV and mitigates cost increases.

• Source and ensure on‑time availability of materials required for custom, engineered‑to‑order complex products
• Review and analyze engineering prints to identify material and component specifications essential for procurement decisions
• Prepare quote requests, conduct quotation comparisons, negotiate contract pricing, terms and conditions
• Partner with suppliers to expedite materials and reduce the impact of part shortages.
• Plan for and execute the procurement of raw material and services from domestic and international suppliers using the in‑house ERP/MRP systems
• Prepare, issue, and monitor purchase orders, ensuring alignment with procurement schedules and supplier agreements.
• Lead negotiations to achieve cost savings and improve supplier pricing.
• Actively work with the Planning and Operations teams to develop strategies to eliminate parts shortages and provide forecasts to suppliers to ensure material availability
• Manage and monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and minimize excess.
• Manage day‑to‑day interactions with suppliers, addressing issues proactively, monitoring performance metrics, and fostering strong communication to support production and supply chain efficiency.
• Work with suppliers to solve long‑term issues impacting delivery, quality, and communication
• Determine items appropriate for Kanban, plan stocking levels, and monitor for sizing changes
• Facilitate and lead discussions to resolve vendor‑related quality issues
• Assist supplier quality initiatives including supplier evaluation, scorecard preparation and delivery, create and maintain supplier corrective action plans aimed at reducing delivery and quality issues within the supply base
• Process Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) and resolve supplier‑related part rejections through debit memos.
• Coordinate and process Engineering Change Notices (ECN’s) to ensure timely implementation of design and documentation updates.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders to ensure accurate payment processing.
• Support the vendor assessment and selection process by analyzing supplier capabilities, pricing, and performance metrics.
• Support global supply management with risk mitigation, continuous improvement, and cost savings initiatives, including identification and execution of cost savings opportunities with current and potential domestic and international suppliers
• Determine procurement and inventory management strategies for assigned commodity
• Ability to lead and facilitate complex Supply Chain projects
• Provide subject matter expertise on purchasing best practices
• Other duties as assigned

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in supply chain or related field
• Has at least 4 years of related experience in Purchasing in a manufacturing operation
• Possesses strong ERP knowledge, experience using JD Edwards (JDE) a plus
• Has experience in a “make to order” or “engineer to order” manufacturing environment preferred
• Has a strong background in supplier and inventory management
• Is proficient in MS Word, Power Point, and Excel
• Has the ability to solve complex problems in an expeditious manner
• Has superior analytical skills and communication skills
• Has the ability to foster supplier relationships
• Must effectively exercise independent judgement and decision making
• Possesses a high degree of professionalism and persistence
• Possesses strong inventory control principles

Typical pay is $63,550 – 82,513 annually.

Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills,…