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