Buyer II

Buyer II

Buyer II is responsible for performing intermediate-level procurement activities to support organizational operations. This role manages the purchasing of materials, equipment, supplies, and services in accordance with established policies, quality standards, budget requirements, and delivery schedules. The Buyer II conducts supplier sourcing, evaluates quotes, negotiates pricing and terms, and ensures timely and accurate orders. This position requires strong analytical skills, communication abilities, and purchasing experience.

The Buyer II works cross-functionally with internal departments—such as operations, finance, inventory control, and engineering—to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and maintain supply continuity. The role also supports supplier relationship management, contributes to cost saving initiatives, and maintains purchasing records and data integrity.

Required duties and responsibilities include:

• Maintain accurate procurement records, purchase order data, and documentation within the ERP/MRP system.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams—including operations, engineering, inventory control, finance, and quality—to clarify specifications, resolve issues, and maintain supply continuity.
• Review inventory levels, production schedules, and planning reports to determine purchasing needs.
• Evaluate supplier performance and escalate concerns when quality or delivery standards are not met.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Assist in developing and implementing cost reduction initiatives and sourcing strategies.
• Support process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency, accuracy, and lead time performance.
• Provide purchasing support for projects, new product introductions, and special sourcing requirements.

Required skills/qualifications include:

• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers to meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Request, review, and analyze quotations to support competitive purchasing decisions.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials, supplies, and services.
• Monitor order status and follow up with suppliers to resolve delays, shortages, or quality issues.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to achieve cost savings and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, purchase order data, and documentation within the ERP/MRP system.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams—including operations, engineering, inventory control, finance, and quality—to clarify specifications, resolve issues, and maintain supply continuity.
• Review inventory levels, production schedules, and planning reports to determine purchasing needs.
• Evaluate supplier performance and escalate concerns when quality or delivery standards are not met.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Assist in developing and implementing cost reduction initiatives and sourcing strategies.
• Support process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency, accuracy, and lead time performance.
• Provide purchasing support for projects, new product introductions, and special sourcing requirements.

Preferred skills/qualifications include:

• Solid knowledge of procurement processes, purchasing methodologies, and supplier management principles.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems for purchasing and inventory control.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Ability to analyze quotes, contracts, pricing data, and supplier capabilities to support purchasing decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reporting).
• Excellent communication skills for working with vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the skill to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills to resolve routine procurement issues independently.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, or product requirements (industry dependent).
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