Procurement Buyer

The Procurement Buyer II manages the order process from purchase order through payment for assigned part numbers, commodities and/or suppliers. 

This role supports the business to procure goods and services from vendors and suppliers, negotiate terms and prices where required, and maintain records of purchases. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities 
• Manage ERP Purchase Order execution process and maintain accurate records in the system by appropriately applying policies and procedures. 
• Manage incoming requisitions for accuracy and completeness and communicate with Requisitioners and/or Procurement Schedulers as needed before placing Purchase Orders. 
• Prepare accurate and complete Purchase Orders; confirms proper authorization. 
• Manage Purchase Order process from creation through payment by working with supplier(s); manage expedited orders in conjunction with business requisitioners and/or Procurement Schedulers. 
• Communicate and resolve routine discrepancies (quantity, delivery timing, price, packing slip, certificate of compliance etc.) with supplier while engaging with business stakeholders and/or Scheduling team as needed. 
• Manage Material Master Data related to assigned part numbers (MOQ’s, Safety Stock Level, ROP Level, Lead Times, Velocity Codes, Service Levels) to ensure proper scheduling. 
• Align with Strategic Procurement and Procurement Schedulers to optimize purchasing process, cost efficiencies and procurement of materials and/or services. 
• As appropriate, communicate effectively with receiving, IQC and other business stakeholders. 
• Review and help prepare reports related to assigned commodities, suppliers and/or part number to manage open POs, payment issues. 
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures. 
• Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company. 
• Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures. 
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.   

Position Qualifications - Required
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field with 2+ years of supply chain experience, or equivalent combination of education and or demonstrated experience   
• Knowledge of purchasing processing 
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills 
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail 
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally