Buyer 2

GNB KL Group•Elk Grove, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day purchasing activities, including record keeping, filing, and all clerical functions. The Buyer 2 will place orders with vendors, review and verify orders, and follow up to ensure timely delivery of materials. This position involves conducting research on item availability and payment options, maintaining purchasing records, and utilizing a computer terminal for data entry and retrieval, specifically SAP B1. The role requires strong communication and negotiation skills, and responsibility for purchasing inventory, BOMs, office supplies, tools, and coordinating outside processes. The Buyer 2 will also ensure the accuracy of the Open Purchase Order Report and coordinate with Engineering, Production Planning, and Manufacturing to guarantee material availability for production schedules and engineering changes.

Requirements

Must be a good communicator and negotiator
Understanding of basic purchasing components
Proficient in Microsoft Office (word processing and spreadsheet programs)
MRP System experience (SAP B1 preferred)
Interpret engineering drawings and bill of materials
High School Diploma or equivalent required
3+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates day to day activities in purchasing including record keeping, filing, and all clerical functions incidental to purchasing activities.
Place orders to vendors
Reviews and verifies orders submitted by requisitioning departments
Follows up on orders to ensure materials are shipped and delivered on dates promised
Conducts research related to item availability, payment issues and options
Maintains records and files related to purchasing activities
Uses computer terminal to input and retrieve data (SAP B1)
Responsible for buying inventory and BOM purchases
Purchases office supplies, tools & supplies, and coordinates outside processes
Responsible for the accuracy of the Open Purchase Order Report
Coordinate with Engineering, Production Planning, and Manufacturing to ensure material availability for production schedules and engineering changes.