Buyer II

OBJECTIVE:

To ensure materials are available for production schedules necessary to meet customer demand while supporting business requirements for cost and quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Procure materials, components, and outside services as required by forecast and production schedule to meet customer requirements.

- Coordinate out-going and in-coming transportation for outside services and expedite as needed.

- Work with assembly, inside sales, and machine shop to identify immediate needs that may impede on-time delivery of customer orders and expedite accordingly.

- Enter move/inventory/job transactions as required to support inventory and scheduling functions.

- Monitor open purchase orders and expedite as needed to ensure on-time delivery of all materials to support customer requirements. Communicate concerns or potential stock-outs to management and other affected co-workers.

- Facilitate prompt disposition and return of non-conforming materials to suppliers when necessary.

- Support new product introduction activities as needed.

- Help implement item revisions specified by engineering change orders.

- Promote adherence to ISO processes and procedures.

- Perform other duties as required.

Education:

- College degree preferred, or equivalent experience

- APICS, ISM, and/or other certification helpful

Experience:

- 2+ years procurement experience, preferably in a metal fabrication environment

- Minimum of 2 years’ experience with ERP based manufacturing and supply chain processes in an ISO setting

- Prefer prior experience with Lean concepts or Continuous Improvement programs

Skills/Other:

- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Competencies:

- Customer Focus

- Integrity and Trust

- Communication – including ability to present information in written and Excel formats

- Problem Solving/Analytical Thinking

- Organization and attention to detail

- Initiative

- Flexibility - ability to manage multiple and changing priorities

- Cross-Functional Collaboration - ability to work diplomatically and communicate effectively with other functional groups

Company Expectations:

- Commit to procedures mandated by ISO QMS.

- Maintain professional attitude and demeanor.

- Treat coworkers with respect and dignity.

- Be punctual and practice good attendance.

Safety:

- Maintain safe work environment.

- Inform management of any safety concerns.

- Don't take risks with well-being of self and others.

- Comply with Company Safety Manual/Procedures.