MPI Exeter - Buyer II

McWane Plant & Industrial • Exeter, CA

2d • $24 - $28

About The Position

The Buyer II position is responsible for purchasing materials, supplies or equipment to maintain monthly production requirements for the business. The duties include negotiating deals with suppliers, researching possible item selections and taking inventory of current products.

Requirements

• High school plus a college degree or equivalent
• 5+ years’ experience in purchasing roles.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience in purchasing for manufacturing company.
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge in the purchasing field and business administration.
• Possess an advanced level of knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Initiative, ingenuity, and good judgement to properly perform and carry out duties.
• Works independently toward general purchasing results.
• Ability to work from purchasing policies and general objectives in making ethical decisions.
• Rarely refers specific cases to supervisor unless clarification of policy is involved.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Understanding that work is not subject to direct verification or check.
• Requires considerable accuracy and responsibility with the ability to multi-task.
• Failure to properly perform duties could result in unsatisfactory materials or services, excessive costs, delay in production and poor quality.
• Ability to act as liaison with suppliers and Company personnel regarding Purchasing policy where improper handling will have marked effect on operating results.
• Regularly works with some confidential data such as supplies and services costs and discounts, which would cause an adverse internal or external effect if disclosed.
• Job duties require good analytical abilities with manual dexterity to operate office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• An extensive knowledge in the field of purchasing materials at various quantities at the most advantageous price.
• Professional conduct at all times when acting on behalf of McWane Plant & Industrial
• Strict adherence to Waterman’s Code of Conduct, Ethics and the McWane Way.
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement strategic process improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize while resolving unplanned issues and continuing to execute a plan for overall departmental improvement.
• Strong ability to think critically and make effective decisions in high-pressure environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, and discretion.
• Comfortable in group presentations and having the ability to effectively lead meetings.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently as well as with groups.
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software
• Must be able to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships at all levels of the organization
• ERP and MRP experience a plus.
• Experience/knowledge of Kanban and Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Knowledgeable in a variety of metals and or castings a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Proficient with inventory reporting systems.
• Creative self-starter and problem solver with tolerance for ambiguity.
• Excellent communication skills, professional phone etiquette, and general knowledge of accounting principles .
• Computational skills required.
• Math reasoning and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, supplies, and services that align with production rates and sales requirements.
• Develops an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders.
• Delivers a weekly purchase order report to supervisors that indicates the invoice number for all closed orders.
• Working with the management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders and report any back ordered or missing products.
• Effectively communicating with the management team to ensure all orders are accurate.
• Assists the Purchasing Manager with maintaining inventory levels and materials on a regular basis.
• Develops and manages effective relationships with suppliers.
• Manages data integrity for purchased raw materials and components in the material master; partner with IT/master data ERP team to maintain accuracy.
• Administers ERP for new vendors and/or products.
• Develops and manages commodity strategies and tactical plans; recommend changes in purchasing and material management policies as needed.
• Provides forecast data of future market conditions to better understand the commodity drivers on critical raw materials and components.
• Lead productivity efforts both internally and externally through lean manufacturing techniques, new innovative materials and/or new technologies.
• Lead procurement efforts for new product development requirements.
• Manage cost reduction projects and supplier consolidation
• Reconciles inventory and invoices for the purpose of identifying discrepancies.
• Performs root cause/corrective actions for stock outs, missed deliveries and non-conformances to proactively drive permanent solutions.
• Identifies excess and obsolescence and recommend disposition to leadership.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary information
• Follow all safety and working rules.
• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and ethical work environment.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
• Excellent regular full-time attendance in support of company objectives.
• Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with Waterman’s Company’s Code of Conduct, Ethics and the McWane Way.
• Special projects and/or other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent Benefits include 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, 3-week vacation accrual the first year, a bi-weekly pay schedule, M-F day shift and OT as required.
• 401k plan and company health insurance plans, Education Assistance, Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED