Buyer II
2 weeks ago
Title: Buyer II * Coordinates quick turn purchasing activities with engineers and planners to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.
* Acquires and maintains technical understanding of products purchased.
* Obtains materials using Request For Quote (RFQ), negotiation, price analysis, cost analysis techniques, and places Purchase Orders (PO).
* Maximizing material availability while minimizing inventory by using materials management tools such as MRP, Schedule Agreement, JIT, ABC analysis or other custom supply solutions.
* May manage raw material inventory turns.
* Develops a good working knowledge of materials and sources of supply to make purchases at prices consistent with quantity and quality requirements and within established standard costs.
* Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned suppliers to assure highest quality at best value.
* May recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis, alternative sourcing, step pricing for volume discounts, and vendor evaluation criteria.
* Manages tactical Purchasing activities such as expediting material shortages, past due POs, open POs, PO confirmations, RMAs, Receiving/Purchasing related issues, Accounting/Purchasing related issues.
* Coordinates ECO activities with suppliers
* Issues and coordinate Sales Orders activities with suppliers
* Manages supplier On Time Delivery (OTD) performance
* Establishes good working relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
* Other duties as assigned
* Excellent organizational and negotiation skills.
* Flexibility to handle changing conditions.
* Excellent self-motivation skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent analytical skills.
* Multi-task skills
* Good PC skills, including Excel, Word, MS Standard Office
* Good understanding of SAP and the ability to apply to manufacturing processes
* Understanding of fundamental purchasing processes.
* Good negotiation Skills
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team
* Ability to maintain a professional rapport with support groups and peers while achieving results.
* Experience in a fast paced, high mix/low volume purchasing environment
* Previous experience in electronics purchasing strongly desired
* Four year degree in Business Administration/Material Management or equivalent education and/or experience
* CPM or CPIM Certification desired
* Medical - 4 different health care plan options, dental, and vision
* Short and long-term disability and life insurance
* Health savings and flexible spending accounts
* Generous paid time off starting at 4 weeks, 7 holidays and 3 floating holidays
* 8 Hours of paid volunteer time off
* 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
* Company matched 401(k)
* Tuition reimbursement
* Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
* Other voluntary benefits include pet insurance, identify theft, legal assistance, critical illness, and voluntary accident insurance