Buyer II (Temporary - 2 months)
About The Position
Buyer II is responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. Buyer II assists departments in the evaluation of goods and services as needed; ensures that customers' expectations and requirements are met; and resolves conflicts concerning materials or services. Buyer II is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the procurement field and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. This is a temporary position for 2 months.
Requirements
- Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the procurement field.
- Experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Ability to perform a variety of tasks.
- A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with computer, printer, copier, fax.
Responsibilities
- Follow corporate and divisional procurement guidelines and policies.
- Extrapolate business/operational requirements from internal parties and interpret into a value-engineered solution/strategy that fulfills these requirements with minimal oversight from Sr Buyer.
- Partner with business, understand SOW requirements, and develop and drive Procurement timelines meeting all applicable deadlines.
- Prepare and manage RFI/RFQ/RFP with minimal input from Sr Buyer.
- Simultaneously manage multiple projects and ensure deliverables.
- Confer with suppliers to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
- Evaluate supplier quotes against market rates to determine the most desirable suppliers.
- Negotiate commercial and legal terms in partnership with Legal/Business to facilitate contracts with suppliers.
- Maintain consistent communication with outside suppliers and internal parties.
- Prepare comprehensive financial cost analysis.
- Provide synopsis to senior management and provide constant updates on their progress.
- Recommend the best course of action with facts and extensive research and analysis.
- Prepare and approve purchase orders through corporate systems.
- Review invoices for accuracy by matching to Purchase Orders.
- Track performance through company procurement and inventory systems; review regularly with manager.
- Ensure supplier compliance and supplier management.
- Assist in supplier dispute resolutions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Accrue paid sick time up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.
- 100 hours of paid holiday time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
