Job Profile and Essential Functions
The Buyer II will coordinate activities involved in the Procurement process, including procuring a combination of materials, services and supplies, as well as interacting with suppliers and vendors on a daily basis. The duties are as follows:
•Verify purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list, clarifying unclear items, and recommending alternatives
•Track inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery
•Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price
•Check requisitions, obtain quotes, and examine bids
•Obtain recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtain approval from requisitioning department
•Obtain purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers, monitoring and expediting orders
•Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered
•Resolves shipments in error with suppliers
•Interact with the suppliers daily to receive the best price and delivery possible; negotiate and maintain vendor pricing
•Measure and monitor supplier performance
•Meet established goals for production, including cost savings, inventory turns, and supplier consolidation
•Analyze assigned commodities and implement action plans to reduce cost
•May be required to travel between Cust-O-Fab sites for business purposes including meetings, training, etc
Knowledge, skills and abilities
•Minimum 5 years’ Buying experience in Manufacturing environment
•Ability to track budget expenses
•Ability to build and maintain vendor relationships
•Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
•Ability to thoroughly analyze information
Physical requirements
Must be able to sit, lift, stand, push, and pull up to 20 pounds; works primarily in a climate-controlled environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions