BUYER II

Building Automation Products, Inc. (BAPI)•Gays Mills, WI

About The Position

Building Automation Products, Inc (BAPI) is a company that promotes work life balance. BAPI is a family owned business with a global presence. Position Summary: The Buyer II is a mid-level procurement professional responsible for executing tactical and strategic purchasing activities in a manufacturing environment with a global supply chain. This role operates with moderate autonomy and requires strong analytical capability, advanced inventory management knowledge, and cross-functional coordination. The Buyer II directly influences material availability, inventory health, supplier performance, and total cost across domestic and international supply bases.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training/experience in the field or in a related area
Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, internet navigation
Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, buying, or supply chain within a manufacturing setting.
Experience supporting a global supply chain with domestic and international suppliers.
Must be detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
Ability to solve practical problems and realize cost savings when appropriate.
Ability to follow instructions furnished in written or oral formats.
Exceptional communication skills, demonstrated ability to communicate respectfully, culturally competent and collaboratively.
Excellent Ability to communicate in verbal, written and electronic forms in a professional manner when working with employees, vendors and company contacts.

Nice To Haves

Degrees Preferred: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration/Management
Proficient using ERP systems
ASCM certification such as CPIM or CSCP
Strategic Management
Proficiency in Incoterms and global transportation models.
Must have an analytical thought process, be math proficient and have strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Must have the ability to negotiate on behalf of the company.
Must be able to work long hours as needed.

Responsibilities

Execute purchasing activities for tactical and strategic materials supporting manufacturing operations.
Manage purchase orders to meet production schedules, inventory targets, and service-level requirements.
Support supplier selection, sourcing initiatives, and supplier performance management.
Manage domestic and international suppliers across a global supply chain.
Negotiate pricing, lead times, and favorable payment terms to improve total cost and cash flow.
Apply Incoterms and shipment modes (air, ocean, ground, expedited) to optimize cost, risk, and service.
Maintain strong supplier relationships while enforcing performance expectations and contractual terms.
Apply advanced inventory management concepts including Safety Stock (SS), Reorder Point (ROP), Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ), and Demand During Lead Time (DDLT).
Calculate and maintain planning parameters using appropriate equations and demand/lead-time data.
Execute both ROP-based and periodic review inventory strategies.
Monitor inventory levels, turns, excess, and obsolescence; recommend corrective actions.
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of how Engineering, Product Management, Accounting, Receiving, and Production interface with Procurement.
Coordinate with Engineering on BOM changes, material substitutions, and new product introductions.
Partner with Accounting on pricing accuracy, invoice resolution, accruals, and payment terms.
Work closely with Receiving and Production to resolve shortages, delivery issues, and quality concerns.
Maintains industry knowledge by attending educational workshops or classes; reviewing related publications; establishing networks.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed, including special projects and tasks as delegated supervisor.