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About the Role
In the role of Buyer II, you will be responsible for purchasing components and maintaining an open line of communication with suppliers. You will also collaborate cross-functionally on component issues, costing, invoicing, NMRs, receiving inspections, and ECOs. The role involves continuously working with suppliers to improve on-time delivery, raw good turns, and identify cost reduction opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Execute standard purchasing processes and strategies, including procure-to-pay definition and optimization.
- Purchase raw materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies at the most favorable price, quality, quantity, and delivery terms.
- Participate in vendor selection and determine acceptable pricing.
- Plan and maintain optimal inventory levels using Plan for Every Part (PFEP).
- Manage supplier on-time delivery (OTD) performance and maintain system data integrity.
- Measure performance on key indicators such as past due purchase orders, open PO acknowledgements, PO expedites, non-conforming material return cycle time, and supplier invoice resolution.
- Proactively identify, communicate, and assist with resolving issues that delay material deliveries.
- Support strategies regarding supplier demand forecasting, capacity planning, supply base inventory management, supplier replenishment, and procurement transactions.
- Recommend cost-saving proposals, including make-versus-buy analysis, alternative sourcing, volume discounts, and vendor evaluation criteria.
- Requisition major purchased items and coordinate timely processing of externally finished parts.
- Establish strong working relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
- Coordinate engineering change order (ECO) activities with suppliers and internal support functions.
- Collaborate with Corporate Strategic Sourcing to identify key and preferred suppliers.
- Act as a SAP Super User within the assigned functional area.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- 3 years of purchasing, planning, or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Effective and successful contract negotiation skills.
- Strong project management and analytical skills, including the ability to problem-solve and manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Regularly required to talk and hear; use hands to manipulate objects or controls.
- Regularly required to stand and walk.
- Occasionally required to stoop, bend, or reach above shoulders.
- Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Specific conditions include typical computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasional travel.
Skills
- SAP
- ERP
Location
- Berlin, WI
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3 years
Education Level
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
About the Company
- For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.