What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer II position at Swisher Hygiene?
For the past 162 years, Swisher has been an industry leader known for its iconic products and commitment to high quality standards. With a rich history, Swisher serves adult consumers through a diverse range of businesses, including Swisher Sweets Cigar Company, Helme Tobacco Co., Hempire, Rogue Holdings, and Drew Estate : The Rebirth of Cigars. We have a passion for people and helping them build rewarding careers. If you're ready to create excitement and drive what's next in the industry, we'd love to hear from you.
The Buyer II is responsible for the sourcing and procurement of materials, supplies, and services to support operational needs. The Buyer II focuses on cost optimization, supplier relationship management, and continuous improvement of procurement processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the supplier selection process and cultivating ongoing supplier relationships to ensure performance standards for quality, delivery, cost, and production are met
- Forecast material requirements based on production plans and business needs
- Execute purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications
- Monitor inventory levels to include ensuring materials are replenished based on production plans and packaging requirements
- Review supplier pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities to include negotiating pricing, contracts, and rebates to maintain price competitiveness
- Utilize and maintain the ERP system (NetSuite) for purchasing, inventory management, and supplier data
- Contribute to process improvements within the procurement team, leveraging ERP capabilities
- Work cross-functionally with internal teams and external vendors to understand and communicate material requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
What we offer
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
