Buyer II

About This Role

This role supports the sourcing and purchasing of technical goods and services for the enterprise, ensuring they meet demand, business requirements, and quality specifications. The Buyer II will play a critical role in maintaining an efficient supply chain and supporting customer fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, procure, schedule, and expedite component parts and small assemblies
• Responsible for quality of goods and services for assigned component parts and small assemblies procured for global capital equipment and aftermarket sales
• Review prints/demand for parts that could include castings, forgings, heat treating, machining, and fabrication processes
• Procure material per Material Requirements Planning (MRP) schedule
• Maintain accurate date management with an emphasis on timely expediting of parts
• Update part maintenance / MRP with preferred vendors, lead time, and price
• Identify and qualify new vendors as needed
• Audit vendor processes, capability, capacity, and schedules to verify material compliance
• Schedule deliveries to meet production requirements and resolve issues due to late delivery
• Improve or adapt existing processes by presenting solutions that have a meaningful impact on the enterprise

Requirements

• Expertise in technical specifications and supplier evaluation