Buyer 2

Lockwood Industries, LLC dba Fralock•Poway, CA

6h•$23 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer II is an intermediate-level purchasing position responsible for initiating, preparing, processing, and verifying purchase orders in accordance with established guidelines to support production and operational requirements. This position manages assigned purchasing activities, monitors supplier delivery commitments, maintains accurate purchasing data within the ERP/MRP system, and coordinates with suppliers and internal teams to help ensure materials and goods are available by required delivery dates. The Buyer II works under moderate supervision and is gaining or has attained full proficiency in assigned purchasing activities. The position applies established purchasing procedures, resolves routine supplier and order issues, and escalates more complex concerns as appropriate.

Requirements

Working knowledge of purchasing practices, procedures, and concepts, with the ability to apply established purchasing guidelines to assigned work.
Ability to manage assigned purchasing activities under moderate supervision and appropriately escalate significant supplier, material, or production concerns.
Strong mathematical skills, including the ability to perform calculations and convert between units of measure.
Intermediate computer skills, including experience using ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Windows.
Effective supplier communication skills with the ability to support favorable pricing, delivery, service, and purchasing outcomes within established guidelines.
Ability to review purchasing, supplier, inventory, and material data to identify routine discrepancies and support issue resolution.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate purchasing and ERP data.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to coordinate activities across multiple departments.
Demonstrated accountability and follow-through in managing assigned purchasing activities and resolving routine issues.
Ability to work under moderate supervision while effectively contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Typically requires one to three (1–3) years of related purchasing, procurement, materials, supply chain, or administrative experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
Experience processing purchase orders, following up with suppliers, monitoring deliveries, and supporting purchasing-related transactions.
Valid driver's license and insurance, if driving is required as part of the position.
Acceptable driving record.
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting purchasing activities in an aerospace and/or medical device manufacturing environment.
Experience working in a regulated or quality-driven manufacturing environment.
Strong ERP/MRP system experience.
Made2Manage (M2M) experience or experience with a comparable manufacturing ERP system.
Experience reviewing supplier information, inventory levels, lead times, and purchasing data.
Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives within Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Materials.
Additional education or training in purchasing, supply chain, business, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Review the purchasing queue and initiate, prepare, process, and verify purchase orders with approved suppliers based on production requirements, inventory levels, lead times, and established purchasing procedures.
Monitor and follow up on open purchase orders to support required delivery dates and communicate potential shortages, delays, or other supply concerns to appropriate stakeholders.
Work directly with suppliers to resolve delivery, pricing, quantity, and other purchase-order discrepancies.
Interact with suppliers to obtain favorable pricing and terms, confirm product specifications, monitor availability and lead times, and support cost-saving opportunities within established guidelines.
Coordinate with Quality to address non-conforming materials and supplier-related quality issues.
Coordinate supplier returns with Shipping and ensures Accounts Payable is notified of returns, credits, or other purchasing-related adjustments.
Complete required documentation and coordinate the approval process for new suppliers. Once approved, accurately establish and maintain supplier information in M2M.
Review supplier information and available performance data in M2M, including delivery performance and lead times, and escalate concerns as appropriate.
Maintain and update supplier lead times and other purchasing information within M2M to support accurate production and material planning.
Review inventory and purchasing requirements and communicate potential shortages or replenishment needs based on usage, lead times, and production requirements.
Review purchasing and inventory data to identify discrepancies, shortages, delayed orders, and routine issues requiring follow-up.
Partners with Planning, Production, Quality, Shipping, Accounts Payable, and other departments to resolve purchasing and material-related issues.
Support efforts to improve purchasing processes, data accuracy, supplier communication, and overall efficiency.
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure procurement needs are communicated and addressed promptly and efficiently.
Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and records in accordance with company procedures and applicable quality requirements.
Perform other related purchasing duties and special projects as assigned.