Purchasing - Buyer II

Classification

Exempt

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Reports to

Purchasing Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION

Help lead the development and implementation of materials management strategies to achieve performance objectives. Optimize supplier costs, quality and delivery to gain the lowest cost through the supply chain in support of strategic plans. Will purchase some commodities as well as help lead the activities of personnel engaged in purchasing, production scheduling, shipping/receiving and transportation.

This position is based out of Ball Ground, GA, located 30 miles north of Atlanta.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for end to end purchasing process including vendor management, PO creation and management, vendor evaluation.
• Utilize MRP for the procurement of materials to ensure the best possible material availability for production and service requirements while controlling inventory levels. Apply TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) to analyze purchasing cost and select adequate vendors to support company needs.
• Under the guidance of the buyer leader, make parameter adjustments to ensure that MRP is planning based on the needs of the business (i.e. minimum orders quantities, safety stock, lead times, etc.) review and update these parameters periodically.
• Manage purchase orders by implementing the appropriate actions in the supply chain as driven by changes in the production schedule (expedite, defer, cancel, etc.). Work with planning team closely to make sure material, component and MRO order arrived on time to fulfill production schedule and inter-company transfer.
• Coordinate with logistics team as well as warehouse team for PO shipping schedule and receiving schedule. Improve on-time delivery to customers and from vendors
• Review purchase order and contracts for conformance to company policy
• Negotiate with suppliers and approve purchases of authorized amounts or size. Develop and implement programs to optimize inventory turns and improve working capital performance
• Establish and build effective relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders within the organization. Review key performance indicators with supplier quality and assist in driving improvements.
• Work with Corporate Finance and suppliers to resolve invoice issues in a timely manner. Work with QA/QC for vendor quality issues.
• Identify and resolve process and system roadblocks in conjunction with manufacturing engineering to improve productivity and throughput.

Competencies

• Good business ethics
• Communication Proficiency
• Business Acumen
• Detail Oriented
• Collaboration
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Teamwork Orientation

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Travel

N/A

Required Education and Experience

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be computer literate (MS Office) - knowledge of JD Edwards a plus
• 5-8 years materials management experience
• A strategic focus and in-depth understanding of the role he/she plays in creating partnerships and cost-containment programs with suppliers

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from four-year College or university preferred.
• CPM, CPSM or CPIM certification desired
• Supply-base experience with a progressive organization focused on improvements to quality, cost, and delivery
• Prior leadership experience with proven results
• Knowledge of accounting and cost systems as well as computerized systems (software and hardware).
• Experience with ISO 9000, Kanban and lean manufacturing environment
• Well-rounded, high-potential individual who understands all facets of supply chain and materials management
• JD Edwards experience a plus.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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