Buyer II

3 weeks ago

Benicia, United States Innovations in Nutrition + Wellness Full time
  • Run, monitor, and utilize MRP, Open PO report, Hotlist Report daily and other reports to ensure adequate stocks of inventory are available to meet the production schedule and forecasts.Maximize inventory levels to increase turns and limit obsolescence.
  • Create, send, confirm, manage, and follow up purchase orders (PO) for materials and components.
  • Work with vendors and internal stake holders, cross functional team members to decrease lead times and improve on-time delivery, maintain vendor information within ERP system (i.e., lead times, minimum order quantities and tiers, packaging specs, etc.), adhere to component specifications, and improve overall vendor performance.
  • Oversee inbound logistics for assigned vendors and update MG TMS and ERP with accurate delivery dates.Communicate delays to needed parties in advance.
  • Manage vendor relationships, build Vendor Score Cards to enhance vendor performance.
  • Monitor and maintain department Corrective Action Log documenting supplier issues and resolutions.
  • Research, communicate, and resolve material damage issues.
  • Research, monitor industry trends, and provide material savings opportunities.Coordinate with various departments to realize savings quickly.
  • Work directly with the Purchasing Manager on various reports, projects and tasks as needed.
  • Utilize project management, problem solving and CPI skills and tools to:
    • Assess supply issues and collaborate with other departments to perform problem-solving activities to enhance department and company performance.
    • Identify and drive ideas and projects to continuously improve Procurement and other departments' processes, systems, and practices.
    • Complete projects timely and accurately.
  • Other responsibilities as requested.


Salary Range:$67K - $73K

We offer Generous benefits including:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Company paid Life Insurance for the employee, their spouse and eligible children
  • Company paid AD&D and LTD Insurance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • 401K with company match
Position Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge/Skills:
  • Strong mathematical, analytical and organizational skills, attention to details
  • Reliable and able to work well in a collaborative team environment
  • Project Management experience and strong problem solving skills
  • Self-motivated and able to work effectively with limited oversight
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Comfortable in communicating with and dealing directly with vendors
  • Position requires flexibility, careful attention to details, and ability to multi-task
  • Position requires proactive and excellent follow-up skills
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Maintains high standards of conduct and integrity and demonstrates good judgment
Education/Experience:
  • 4 Years college level education preferred
  • 3-5 years purchasing/ procurement experience
  • Experience with CPG packaging materials strongly preferred
  • Project Management experience preferred

  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP or other mid-tier ERP Application preferred
  • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)


Financial Responsibilities:

Inventory levels and turns, obsolescence avoidance, cash flow enhancement, cost savings

Reporting Relationships:

The Packaging Buyer II reports directly to the Purchasing Manager