ProcurementSupply Chain Buyer II

Job Description

Location:
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Employment Type: Contract-W-2 only

Citizenship: USC, GC

Rate: $32.00 per hour

Our client is seeking an experienced Buyer II to support its Supply Chain and Contracts team. This individual will be responsible for processing purchase requisitions, creating and managing purchase orders, maintaining supplier information, and ensuring efficient procurement operations within the organization's ERP system. The ideal candidate has strong purchasing experience, excellent attention to detail, and enjoys improving procurement processes through automation and technology.

• Process purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders.
• Manage the complete purchase order lifecycle, from creation through closeout.
• Maintain and update purchase orders within the ERP system.
• Track and report on open and closed purchase orders and vendor spending.
• Support inventory and replenishment programs.
• Manage catalog and punch-out purchasing systems.
• Identify opportunities to automate procurement processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Support supplier relationships and company sourcing initiatives.
• Assist with ERP and e-Procurement system enhancements.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of purchasing or supply chain experience
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• Strong understanding of procurement and purchasing processes.
• Experience working within an ERP system (ERP 9.2 preferred).
• Experience with e-Procurement platforms and purchasing tools.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable learning and leveraging new technologies to improve efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as:
  • Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
  • Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

We're looking for a procurement professional who is organized, detail-oriented, and experienced with ERP purchasing systems. The ideal candidate enjoys improving processes, has strong communication skills, and can effectively manage multiple purchasing requests while maintaining excellent customer service and supplier relationships. Experience with automation, e-commerce procurement, inventory management, and continuous process improvement will be highly valued.