The Buyer II role is dynamic and fast-paced, at the heart of our supply chain operations, responsible for buying, planning, and developing supply chains to meet cost, service, and strategic goals
Job Summary
The Buyer II role is dynamic and fast-paced, at the heart of our supply chain operations, responsible for buying, planning, and developing supply chains to meet cost, service, and strategic goals.
You will be responsible for maintaining effective product/component supplier relationships, understanding markets for commodities, and supporting periodic assessment of supplier quality and delivery performance.
This role requires a strong collaborator who works seamlessly with cross-functional teams and plays a critical role in optimizing outsourced manufacturing operations, requiring exceptional organizational skills.
Matching Summary
The Buyer II role is dynamic and fast-paced, at the heart of our supply chain operations, responsible for buying, planning, and developing supply chains to meet cost, service, and strategic goals.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Proactive KPI monitoring
Supplier relationship management
Market understanding for commodities
Inventory level monitoring
Procurement plan preparation
3PL relationship management
Freight claim resolution
Nice-to-have
Strategic thinker
Exceptional organizational skills
Critical thinking
Building trusting relationships
Operational decision-making
Collaboration and communication
Conflict resolution
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Communication, or Engineering
3+ years of progressive experience in B2B/manufacturing
Experience in inventory planning/forecasting and purchasing
Experience in continuous improvement principles
Strong negotiation skills
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel (v lookups, x lookups), and Word