Buyer II

Indotronix International Corporation•Allentown, PA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Buyer II facilitates strategic procurement of materials and services in support of business lines across the company’s operating companies. The role supports process efficiency and consistency as procurement functions are consolidated, and may administer contracts, lead continuous improvement initiatives with internal stakeholders, and help manage SOX compliance programs. It supports supply chain processes and systems that control costs and optimize operations across service territories in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. The position works independently with minimal supervision. This is a hybrid role working Tuesday through Thursday in the 2 City Center office in Allentown, Pennsylvania. A minimum of one year of SAP S4HANA experience and proficiency with MS Excel are required. The role may be assigned an emergency and storm restoration function, which can require work after hours and outside the normal schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience on a year-for-year basis.
At least three years of supply chain experience, including experience with ERP, procurement, or work management systems, or equivalent relevant experience in the electric utility industry on a year-for-year basis.
At least one year of experience with SAP S4HANA.
Proficiency with MS Excel.
Must meet all stated experience requirements before being considered as a candidate.

Nice To Haves

Experience with procurement and inventory.
Working knowledge of financial and material systems, MS PowerBI, MS Excel, and other company systems.
Analytical and detail-oriented approach; comfort working with ambiguity; basic financial analysis skills; good written, oral, and listening communication, time-management, and people skills.
Lean and/or Six Sigma certification or equivalent program.
Experience using ERP, procurement, or work management systems.

Responsibilities

Review client procurement requests for completeness and process them into purchase orders.
Coordinate stock and non-stock material reorders with the planning function, and procure stock replenishment based on system-generated reports.
Recommend replenishment actions based on usage, order quantities, and min/max levels, and oversee agreed min/max levels.
Solicit and evaluate bids through formal request-for-quotation or request-for-proposal processes, analyze bids, and prepare written recommendations for critical materials and services.
Coordinate and negotiate with suppliers, accounts payable, and internal stakeholders to resolve purchase and project issues, expedite orders, address price discrepancies and warranty claims, and handle purchase order returns or cancellations.
Coordinate receiving, handling, inspection, and delivery logistics for capital, project, and non-stock materials with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders.
Work with accounts payable and internal business proponents to resolve invoice and payment-processing issues, invoice holds, and bottlenecks that could affect work management schedules.
Update pricing on blanket purchase orders as required.
Review material forecasts with Business Project Planners, ensure required materials are ordered and scheduled for delivery, and expedite orders as needed.
Identify new sources of supply and establish or maintain professional supplier relationships in accordance with company standards and policies.
Ensure procurements comply with company policies and SOX requirements.
Provide work management support for material, service, and other needs requested by internal business proponents.
Participate in emergency and storm restoration assignments when needed, which may require work after hours and outside the normal schedule.
Participate in Supplier Relationship Management activities and facilitate timely, relevant information between external suppliers and internal business proponents and leaders.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.