Buyer II

Terex Corporation•Ephrata, PA

About The Position

The Buyer II researches and selects vendors to solicit quotes and procures repetitive assemblies, parts, and services of medium scope, quantity, and dollar value. The role requires considerable knowledge of specific materials, vendors, and market conditions. Daily purchasing work includes maintaining stock levels, reviewing open purchase requisitions, creating purchase orders, building supplier relationships, following up on open orders, and providing customers with updates on outstanding purchase orders. The Buyer II applies purchasing best practices and experience to obtain competitive pricing and optimum order quantities, and monitors suppliers’ performance in quality, delivery, service, and cost. This position uses a computerized MRP system to support manufacturing requirements and performs ongoing order expediting, supplier communication, delivery confirmation, and discrepancy resolution. It documents and processes defective materials, reviews open requirements, and works with suppliers on delivery, pricing, and supply-solvency concerns. The role also tracks supplier performance measures and attends Karrass Negotiation Skills training within the first year of hire. The work is primarily in an office environment, with production-floor work as needed. Personal protective equipment is required on the plant floor, including safety glasses (or prescription safety glasses with side shields), earplugs, and steel-toed shoes.

Requirements

At least 2 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong negotiation skills.
Analytical, highly motivated, and attentive to detail.
Ability to prioritize, manage, and meet deadlines across multiple tasks in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment.
Ability to participate in, engage with, and promote a team atmosphere.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, data mining, and Crystal Reports.
Problem-solving skills, including short- and long-term corrective action resolution, root cause analysis, and the 5 Why principle.
Experience with supplier and vendor management.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, queries, and macros.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in business and/or purchasing experience; the degree is preferred but not strictly required.
Experience and working knowledge in accounting; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Use a computerized MRP system to create and review purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner to support manufacturing requirements.
Expedite items on the Backlog Report and maintain report integrity for communication between customer service and the warehouse.
Communicate with suppliers to ensure purchase-order details and delivery requirements are clearly and accurately defined.
Maintain delivery confirmation details in the computer system.
Document and process products that do not meet company standards through the defective materials process.
Review and resolve receiving and invoice discrepancies as required by receiving or accounts payable to support timely supplier payments.
Review open requirements and expedite, delay, or cancel orders as necessary.
Track supplier OTTR, OTIF, and lead time, and ensure MOQ equals EOQ.
Engage suppliers as needed to resolve supply-solvency issues.
Address supplier price increases and work with a broader team to mitigate them.
Attend Karrass Negotiation Skills training within the first year of hire.
Research and select vendors, solicit quotes, maintain stock levels, review purchase requisitions, create purchase orders, build supplier relationships, follow up on open orders, and provide customer updates on outstanding purchase orders.
Monitor supplier performance in quality, delivery, service, and cost.