Description

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

Qualifications

Skills

Required

• Negotiating: Intermediate

• Ability to Multi-Task: Intermediate

Preferred

• Microsoft Office: Some Knowledge

• Lean Manufacturing: Some Knowledge

• Industrial Tooling: Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Required

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

• Associates or better in Supply Chain Management

Preferred

• Bachelor's or better in Supply Chain Management

Experience

Required

• 3-5 years: Purchasing, materials or scheduling experience