Buyer II

The Position

This position is a member of the Purchasing department.  The Buyer II will report directly to the Vice President of Operations.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day release of Purchase Orders to support manufacturing and Customer Orders
• Primary interface between manufacturing plant operations and Materials Manager
• Implement Negotiated PO Terms & Conditions (Quality, Delivery, Price, Logistics, and Value add services, etc.)
• Monitor order status and past due reports; Expedite & de-expedite orders
• Initiate/Conduct Supplier interface & meetings
• Champion special needs/projects as directed by Materials Manager
• Negotiate lead-time and min/mult. requirements; establish appropriate safety stock levels
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance and initiate corrective action
• Develop and maintain assigned ISO procedures and related work instructions 

Job Requirements      

Education

• 3 to 5 years purchasing, materials, or scheduling experience preferred
• Associate Degree required, Or Equivalent Experience; Bachelor Degree preferred in related field of study 

Skills & Relevant Work Experience

• Good written & verbal communication skills required

• Excellent understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and order replenishment techniques
• Self-started with excellent organizational skills required
• Strong negotiation skills preferred
• Strong computer skills (Information Systems; Microsoft Office; INFOR (XA, Mapics) or equivalent
• Experience with buying Raw Materials (Bar Stock, Steel Plate, etc.) and MRO type items a Plus
• Experience with buying Purchase to print type items and the ability to read drawings preferred
• Knowledge of CNC/Machine type tooling a Plus
• Lean/6S & 6 Sigma Training/Certification a Plus

• Fluency in English
• Responsible for providing effective communications channels with all BMS manufacturing disciplines including Production Control, Accounting, Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering
• High energy level with superior concentration, analytical and communication skills

Travel Requirements: up to 5%

EOE M/F/D/V