Indirect Labor - Purchasing - Buyer 2
About The Position
The Buyer 2 leads purchasing and procurement activities, sourcing quality goods and services at optimal cost to support spending efficiency and financial performance. The position collaborates with Project Management on new business development programs and manages supplier sourcing, evaluation, onboarding, pricing, inventory agreements, and performance. It also supports purchasing and inventory management for development materials, coordinates product transitions to Purchasing, maintains supply-chain and supplier records, monitors material markets and supplier availability, and maintains customer Material Liability Agreements as required. The role performs other duties as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid identification and authorization to work in the United States.
- At least 4 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Epicor or a similar ERP system.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to document processes and workflows.
- Embody Seaway Plastics/MME Group Core Values: We Are Customer Focused, We Execute, We Are Respectful, We Win Together.
Nice To Haves
- Additional education in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Project Management on new business development programs.
- Source, evaluate, and onboard suppliers; obtain and analyze quotations based on cost, quality, and service.
- Negotiate and manage supplier pricing, inventory agreements, and performance, including OTD, scorecards, SCARs, and RGRs.
- Review and execute MRP purchase order recommendations for development materials and support inventory management of purchased components and raw materials.
- Coordinate product transitions to Purchasing upon completion of development.
- Create and maintain part numbers, master data, supply chain records, and the Approved Supplier List.
- Monitor market conditions that affect materials and supplier availability.
- Maintain customer Material Liability Agreements as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
