Buyer II

The Buyer II performs procurement duties related to the purchasing of services,suppliesand equipment in accordancetopolicies and regulations. In this role, one reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions as well as coordinatespurchasingactivities with manufacturing,planningand engineering departments toacquireinventory in a cost effective andtimelymanner. The Buyer processes purchase requisitions, purchase changeordersand requests for quotes to suppliers.

Position Responsibilities

• Monitors the cost,scheduleand scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate terms and pricing for increasingly larger,complexand difficult materials & services

• Developsnew supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive

• Manages and develops supplier relationships to reduce costs, improve &maintainquality, and ensure on-time delivery of purchased materials

• Negotiatesterms and pricing for increasingly larger,complexand difficult materials and services. Writes and completes RFQ/RFP package

• Works with finance to resolveAccountingdiscrepanciesin a timely manner, work on procurement/material projects as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager

• Demonstrates ability to read and interpret technical drawings/specifications. Has technical knowledgeregardingmanufacturing processes of an assigned commodity anddemonstratesexperience with purchasing practices and processes in manufacturing and engineering environments

• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determineappropriate action

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• AS/AA Degree in Business, Finance,Accountingor related discipline isrequiredor equivalent combination of education, training, andexperience

• Minimum of 2 – 5 years' relevant experience

• Demonstrated understanding of commercial and FAR/DFAR Procurement rules,regulationsand laws

• Demonstrated understanding and intermediate usage of computerized MRP/ERP systems

• Demonstratedproficiencywith MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Demonstrated competency in negotiating terms and pricing for materials and services isrequired

• Experienced reading andcomprehendingdrawing specification sheets isrequiredMust have strong oral and written communication skills

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• B.S. Degree in Business, Finance, Accounted or related discipline preferred

• Unanet andOracle experience strongly preferred

• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills

• A customer-service oriented attitude isrequiredand is skilled at multi-tasking

• Highly organized and strong coordination skills to meet deadlines

• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

• Displays strong initiative and drive toaccomplishgoals and meet company objectives

• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

• Has effective problem-solving, mathematical, time management, interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office and/ormanufacturing environment (Constant)

• Required to sitforlong periods(Frequent)

• Required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers tooperatea computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

• Able tolift upto 10 lbs. and carry objects of varying sizes and shapes (Occasional)

No ClearanceNeeded