Buyer II

Buyer II (On-site Position)

The Buyer II is responsible for executing and coordinating purchasing activities that support manufacturing operations through proactive material planning, data‑driven decision‑making, and effective supplier management. This role serves as a key link between Purchasing, Planning, and Operations to ensure material availability, optimize inventory levels, and support production schedules across a growing, fast‑paced, multi‑site manufacturing environment.

Buyer II utilizes purchasing and inventory data to identify trends, mitigate supply risks, improve supplier performance, and support cost control initiatives. This position requires strong analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and a proactive approach to balancing short‑term production needs with long‑term supply planning objectives. The ideal candidate thrives in a team‑driven culture, brings a willingness to roll up their sleeves, and will work in the office and on the plant floor.

This role will be reporting directly to Purchasing Manager.

To support manufacturing operations by ensuring that materials are available when needed, inventory levels are optimized, and supplier relationships are managed effectively within the organization.

• Procure assigned commodities and materials to support production schedules and operational requirements.
• Analyze production schedules and inventory requirements to develop purchasing plans that ensure continuity of supply.
• Monitor material requirements and adjust purchasing activities based on changing business conditions and production demands.
• Manage open purchase orders and communicate with suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery and accurate order fulfillment.
• Coordinate with Planning and Operations to address material shortages, schedule changes, and supply disruptions.
• Identify and evaluate alternative sourcing options to minimize supply risk and support operational continuity.
• Coordinate inbound logistics and freight activities as required, including working with carriers and freight providers to ensure timely and cost‑effective material delivery; inbound freight management may be an ongoing expectation of this role.
• Support purchasing activities across multiple facilities as required; the Buyer II must be capable of managing material needs for more than one site simultaneously and adjusting priorities as production demands shift across locations.
• Support capital equipment and tooling purchases as business needs evolve; this may become a recurring responsibility depending on project scope and organizational priorities.

• Analyze purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor inventory levels, safety stock requirements, and inventory turns to support company objectives.
• Utilize ERP and reporting tools to evaluate demand patterns and recommend inventory optimization strategies.
• Develop and maintain reports related to purchasing performance, inventory health, supplier metrics, and material availability.
• Support forecasting activities through analysis of historical usage, lead times, and market conditions.

• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships to support quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Participate in supplier negotiations regarding pricing, lead times, and service expectations.
• Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, and service issues.
• Support supplier performance reviews and corrective action initiatives when necessary.

Cost‑savings performance is a defined and measurable expectation of this role. The Buyer II will be held accountable to the following standard:

• Documented, verifiable cost savings of a minimum of 200% of total annual compensation are expected as a baseline annual performance threshold.
• The Purchasing Manager may establish higher targets based on assigned commodities, active projects, market conditions, or sourcing initiatives.
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