Buyer II (61583)

Walsworth•Ripon, WI

34d•Onsite

About The Position

As our Walsworth - Ripon Buyer II, you will work with various internal departments to understand their needs and match those needs to the correct product and vendor. Gather the information requested and reply clearly, in a timely manner. This is an on-site, office role with a schedule of 8 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Four years experience in purchasing or related function.
Must be willing and able to submit to and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and social media screening.

Nice To Haves

Subject Matter Expert in assigned products/services buying category.

Responsibilities

Verify specifications of request and enter purchase orders into required systems and accurately communicate the purchase requirements to the vendor.
Administer purchase order numbers and SKU numbers.
Understand the company's accounting practices related to inventory and purchase orders.
Verify monthly consignment counts and submit consignment purchase orders.
Support sample inventory, sample request, alternative options etc.
Assist in preparation, review and analysis of RFQ.
Participate in cycle counts and yearend physical inventory counts.
Research new products and services
Provide variance cost to estimating.
Manage inventory turns to utilize volume purchases without having excess inventory on the floor for extend periods of time. This includes reviewing ROP on a quarterly basis.
Verify and authorize payments within the buying limits or with Management authorization.
Monitor reorder points and order supplies and materials to support manufacturing.
Manage cost and pricing documentation.
Submit, track and report claims for defective products and cost associated (i.e., downtime, sorting, etc.)
Provides purchase planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
Crosstrain with buyer for a support and coverage
Training and mentoring other Buyers and new personnel.