Buyer II

Evolution Motion Solutions•Farmers Branch, TX

About The Position

The Buyer II manages a defined portfolio of suppliers or commodities, balancing cost, delivery, and service performance. The role extends beyond transactional purchasing to include quote analysis, tactical decision-making, purchasing-parameter management, and coordination across functions. The position works with suppliers and internal Sales, Customer Service, and Operations teams to support demand, resolve supply issues, and improve purchasing and inventory outcomes. The work is primarily sedentary in a general office environment. Regular overnight travel may be required, and work outside normal business hours is occasionally required.

Requirements

3–5 years of Purchasing or Supply Chain experience.
Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, including intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills for analysis and reporting.
Ability to analyze supplier quotations and evaluate total cost considerations, including price, lead time, freight, and service levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Ability to manage a defined supplier or commodity portfolio and be accountable for performance outcomes.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to coordinate with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and suppliers.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to maintain and adjust purchasing parameters, including lead time, sourcing, and cost, within established guidelines.
Customer-focused mindset and ability to balance service, cost, and operational needs.
Ability to follow established processes while exercising sound judgment in day-to-day decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned supplier and commodity portfolios, including ongoing purchasing, order maintenance, and performance monitoring.
Secure and analyze supplier quotations, evaluating cost, lead time, delivery, and commercial terms.
Recommend purchasing decisions and sourcing approaches within established supplier strategies and approval limits.
Execute and manage purchase orders from end to end, including changes, cancellations, and expedites.
Maintain and review item data and purchasing parameters that guide system recommendations, including stock status, sourcing, cost, and lead times.
Analyze purchasing and delivery performance reports to identify service gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Coordinate with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations regarding customer-driven demand, supply constraints, and order changes.
Support resolution of more complex receiving, invoicing, and supplier discrepancies.
Participate in cost-avoidance, inventory-optimization, and process-improvement initiatives.
Exercise tactical negotiation authority with suppliers within established guidelines.
Approve purchase orders within assigned authority levels and the approval matrix.
Perform other duties as required.