Buyer II

Medical Manufacturing Technologies LLC•Saint George, MO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

MMT is seeking an experienced Buyer II to join its Supply Chain team in St. George, Utah. This is an on-site, full-time role with a Monday–Friday schedule and 40 hours per week. The Buyer II independently manages purchasing and replenishment for assigned commodities and suppliers, negotiates pricing and agreements, and ensures materials arrive in time to support manufacturing operations. The role handles complex sourcing decisions and high-value purchases, collaborates with Engineering, Production, Quality, Warehouse, and Supply Chain leadership, and serves as a resource and mentor to less experienced buyers. The position supports supplier selection and performance, purchase order and inventory management, cost and price analysis, risk mitigation, purchasing process improvements, and communication of supply updates to internal stakeholders. The work is office-based and includes extended sitting and computer use, with occasional production-floor or supplier visits.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related experience, preferably in electronics or contract manufacturing, including direct purchasing or buyer responsibilities.
Demonstrated experience independently managing supplier negotiations and sourcing decisions.
Strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management, and inventory planning.
Experience working with ERP and MRP systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, PivotTables, reporting, and data analysis.
Ability to read and review engineering drawings and schematics.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in place of a degree.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Experience sourcing manufactured components, custom parts, or technical materials.
APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CPM certification.
Working knowledge of material properties, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering.
Experience negotiating with vendors and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Responsibilities

Independently manage purchasing and replenishment activities for assigned commodities and suppliers.
Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on pricing, quality, availability, and service.
Develop bidder lists and lead RFQs and proposals for complex or high-value purchases.
Negotiate supplier pricing, contracts, terms, and long-term supply agreements.
Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
Evaluate supplier performance using scorecards and KPIs; lead supplier audits and coordinate corrective actions.
Create, track, and manage purchase orders and ensure materials arrive on time.
Manage MRP processes, including blanket orders and long-term supply agreements.
Monitor inventory and coordinate with planning and production teams to support manufacturing schedules.
Track and expedite deliveries to prevent shortages and production delays.
Resolve backorders, purchasing discrepancies, vendor returns, and nonconforming materials.
Maintain accurate part setup data, including costs, lead times, and purchasing factors.
Reconcile supplier quotes and invoices, authorize payments, and maintain purchasing records.
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency and reduce costs.
Lead cost and price analysis, value-cost analysis, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans.
Prepare purchasing reports, analyze performance metrics, and provide recommendations to Supply Chain leadership.
Support improvements to purchasing processes and supplier performance.
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Warehouse teams to understand material requirements and priorities.
Communicate supplier updates, delivery changes, and material availability to internal stakeholders.
Help resolve purchasing and supplier issues that could affect production schedules.
Review engineering drawings and schematics to support sourcing and purchasing decisions.
Mentor Buyer I and junior purchasing team members, and support cross-training and knowledge sharing.