Buyer II

Perform and coordinate the scheduling, procurement, and expediting for specific product lines to meet master schedule and customer order requirements. Responsible for maintaining inventory levels supporting production/R&D and customer requirements while optimizing inventory. Work closely with Supply Planning to place Purchase Orders and reschedule raw material to meet production plan.

Establish and maintain supplier relations and partnerships Develop and identify supply sources and alternatives that are relevant to the needs of the business Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data in order to make decisions that may impact production, staff, or processes Identify and implement cost savings/cost avoidance opportunities Review and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders and implement procurement strategies, policies, and procedures while successfully managing risks Serve as the key point-of-contact for authorized requesters, managers, and suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve purchase requisition and purchase order issues Prioritize own assignments while focusing on key tasks despite limited time and resources Resolve quality, pricing, and delivery issues with suppliers Interface with Accounts Payable and internal customers to resolve invoice and receiving discrepancies Possess the ability to maintain projects and critical tasks progressing when delays or problems occur Accept the responsibility of a leadership role in improving processes Work under minimal supervision while assisting less experienced peers Comply with applicable Laws and Regulations, adhere to Quality Management System processes and requirements as well as demonstrate Ethics and Integrity in all matters and at all levels throughout the organization Perform additional duties as assigned