BUYER II

T.M. Cobb/Haley Bros. Inc.•Buena Park, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Our manufacturing company operates five manufacturing plants, four distribution warehouses, and five sales offices. We pride ourselves that over the years, our constant has been the persistence of our Founder's original vision: To supply lumber and building material dealers with a wide selection of quality products, knowledgeable and responsive service, and fair prices. Over half of our employees have been here for 20+ years - a direct reflection of our company's commitment to excellence. The Buyer II is a results-driven, analytical, and team-oriented professional responsible for executing purchasing activities that ensure material availability aligns with production and customer demand. This role requires strong ownership of purchase order accuracy, proactive supplier management, and a solid understanding of supply chain operations. The Buyer II partners cross-functionally with Purchasing, Sales, Planning, and Logistics to maintain a reliable and cost-effective supply chain while continuously identifying opportunities for improvement. This position is designed for individuals looking to expand their impact, with a clear path for growth into a Purchasing Supervisor role based on performance, leadership, and business acumen.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Purchasing, Material Planning, or Demand Planning
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables, and Power Query)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of supply chain best practices and market awareness
Experience with Microsoft Teams required
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Power BI experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Convert MRP (Buy Plan) signals into accurate and timely purchase orders
Issue and manage purchase orders, including changes, confirmations, and acknowledgments
Validate supplier pricing and ensure accuracy across all systems and documentation
Maintain accurate PO data, including dates, quantities, and costs
Review and process daily order acknowledgments
Monitor open purchase orders and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding items
Proactively expedite critical materials to prevent shortages or production delays
Track and manage partial shipments to ensure order completeness
Communicate with suppliers to resolve delivery issues and maintain lead time commitments
Maintain visibility of order status and escalate risks as needed
Maintain regular communication with suppliers to review performance and delivery schedules
Track shipments and ensure timely updates on delivery status
Address and resolve quality concerns in coordination with internal teams
Resolve documentation discrepancies (e.g., COO, packing lists, invoices)
Build and maintain strong, professional supplier relationships
Monitor inbound materials and identify potential shortages or supply risks
Escalate high-risk or constrained items to Purchasing leadership
Manage reorder points and order frequency to balance inventory levels and avoid excess
Review and validate Buy Plan recommendations to ensure alignment with actual demand
Maintain accurate item master data, including pack sizes, costs, and order quantities
Identify and communicate required updates to lead times, MOQs, or system parameters
Report and troubleshoot system or Buy Plan issues impacting purchasing signals
Purchase order accuracy and data integrity
On-time order placement and supplier delivery performance
Achievement of departmental KPIs
Effectiveness of supplier communication
Continuous improvement in purchasing processes
Stock-out KPI understanding and taking proactive actions