Procurement/Supply Chain – Buyer II

ZILLION TECHNOLOGIES, INC•Cedar Rapids, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is seeking an experienced Buyer II to support its Supply Chain and Contracts team. This individual will be responsible for processing purchase requisitions, creating and managing purchase orders, maintaining supplier information, and ensuring efficient procurement operations within the organization's ERP system. The ideal candidate has strong purchasing experience, excellent attention to detail, and enjoys improving procurement processes through automation and technology.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of purchasing or supply chain experience.
Strong understanding of procurement and purchasing processes.
Experience working within an ERP system (ERP 9.2 preferred).
Experience with e-Procurement platforms and purchasing tools.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable learning and leveraging new technologies to improve efficiency.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related field.
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Experience with automation
Experience with e-commerce procurement
Experience with inventory management
Experience with continuous process improvement

Responsibilities

Process purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders.
Manage the complete purchase order lifecycle, from creation through closeout.
Maintain and update purchase orders within the ERP system.
Track and report on open and closed purchase orders and vendor spending.
Support inventory and replenishment programs.
Manage catalog and punch-out purchasing systems.
Identify opportunities to automate procurement processes and improve operational efficiency.
Support supplier relationships and company sourcing initiatives.
Assist with ERP and e-Procurement system enhancements.
Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and best practices.