Buyer II

BizLink Group

$81K — $90K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
  • 3-5 years of progressive procurement/purchasing experience with vendor negotiation skills
  • APICS or ISM certification (e.g., CPIM, CPSM) preferred
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Prior experience with an SAP system is desirable
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Manage and execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP) for production alignment
  • Monitor and maintain material pipeline, resolving supply issues proactively
  • Ensure material availability to support the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
  • Leverage supplier terms to minimize material liability and optimize costs
  • Generate and manage Purchase Orders following pricing and conditions
  • Ensure supplier compliance with agreements and performance expectations
  • Source and negotiate with suppliers for various components and materials

Benefits

  • Full-time employment
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity to work with suppliers and impact procurement strategies
  • Role contributes significantly to production efficiency and cost management
  • Engagement in strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier performance improvements
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

  • Manage and execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure alignment with production demand.
  • Monitor and maintain material pipeline to meet MRP requirements; proactively identify and resolve supply issues.
  • Ensure material availability to support the Master Production Schedule (MPS) through on-time delivery and coordination from receiving to production.
  • Execute and leverage negotiated supplier terms to minimize material liability and optimize cost efficiency.
  • Generate and manage Purchase Orders in accordance with agreed pricing, terms, and conditions.
  • Ensure supplier compliance with contractual agreements and performance expectations.
  • Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for CNC machined parts, sheet metal components, PCB assemblies, and electronic components.
  • Optimize order management processes to enhance supplier communication and operational efficiency.
  • Maintain accurate master data and planning parameters to balance procurement costs with inventory levels.
  • Monitor and improve supplier performance in delivery and quality; lead corrective actions for recurring or critical issues.
  • Contribute to commodity and pricing strategies; collaborate closely with Buyers,
  • Managers, and Supply Chain teams.
  • Provide insights on supplier performance and support strategic sourcing initiatives.
  • Resolve any price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues with suppliers.
  • Leverage data analytics to optimize excess inventory disposition, scale strategic stocking programs, and maximize supplier spend value.
  • Support additional tasks and projects as assigned.


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
  • 3-5 years of progressive procurement/purchasing experience with demonstrated vendor negotiation skills
  • APICS or ISM certification (e.g., CPIM, CPSM) preferred
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Prior experience with an SAP system is desirable.
  • Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


Salary Description

$81,000 - $90,000

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