Buyer II
 Specialty Coating Systems | |
 United States, Indiana, Indianapolis | |
| 7645 Woodland Drive (Show on map) | |
 Jan 16, 2025 | |
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Description
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The Buyer II is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted supply of materials and to avoid stock out situations. Buyer II will also work to resolve issues that may arise in areas of delivery, quality, costs, and service of materials. A Buyer II will have a good understanding and application of supply chain principles, concepts, practices, ethics and standards. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Responsible for purchasing material within market price. * Responsible for replenishing material using a technique to ensure an uninterrupted supply. * Responsible for procuring within their designated authority levels. * Responsible for performing procurement activities within the Quality System guidelines. * Responsible for supporting & driving inventory goals while preventing backorders. * Responsible for data entry and maintenance in ERP system with high degree of accuracy. * Set-up, implement and management material replenishment systems (Kanbans, Min/Max, ROP). * Research and implement cost saving activities within the supply chain. * Interface with Accounts Payable to resolve invoicing and vendor payment issues. * Coordinate materials outsourced for secondary processes. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assist in the annual physical inventory and standard cost roll process. * Processes purchase requisitions and requests for quotes when needed. * May assist in other areas or perform other duties as required by fluctuating business needs. EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor degree preferred. Bachelor degree plus one year purchasing experience; Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school with 3 years of purchasing experience; or 7+ years of purchasing experience with no degree (HS diploma or GED required). BASIC SKILLS: * Possesses well-developed communication and analytical problem solving ability. * Ability to manage projects and work independently. * Ability to develop and present proposals to management. * Ability to speak, read and write English. * Is well-organized and detail oriented. * Previous use of an MRP / ERP system essential (Syteline experience is preferred). * This position requires proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word software. * Possesses exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven ability to develop and build supplier relationships. * Keeps necessary areas of the company abreast of developments which may affect their operations. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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