Title:  Buyer II, Supply Chain

Location: Onsite

Status Type: Full Time

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field or equivalent experience
• 4 years of purchasing/supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in an ERP system
• Working knowledge of MRP, BOMs, and production planning concepts
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Effective communication skills with internal teams and external suppliers

Preferred:

• Experience purchasing direct materials in a manufacturing setting
• Familiarity with SAP purchasing transactions
• Experience supporting shortage resolution and production readiness
• APICS or related supply chain certification

Skills & Competencies:

• Material planning and shortage management
• Supplier coordination and escalation
• Data‑driven decision making
• Time management and prioritization
• Attention to detail
• Cross‑functional collaboration

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional interaction with production floor
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in an office and manufacturing environment
• Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment, such as printer, telephone, etc.
• Position requires being physically present on the premises during regular company hours or as approved by management

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute purchase orders to support MRP requirements, production schedules, and inventory targets

• Monitor supplier performance related to delivery, quality, and cost
• Analyze demand, inventory levels, and lead times to prevent shortages and excess inventory
• Expedite materials and resolve supplier issues impacting production
• Review MRP messages and exception reports and take appropriate action
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms within established guidelines
• Maintain accurate purchasing info records and master data in SAP
• Coordinate with suppliers on order confirmations, delivery schedules, and changes
• Support new part introduction, engineering changes, and supplier qualification activities
• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Participate in continuous improvement, cost reduction, and supplier development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and ethical standards