Buyer II – Materials & Indirect Spend Supports the Indirect Spend Purchasing Manager in procuring raw materials, packaging, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) items. Responsible for assigned categories to ensure continuity of supply, inventory optimization, supplier performance, and cost effectiveness. Serves as a mentor to Associate Buyers and helps drive purchasing strategy and process improvements.
Core Responsibilities:
Owns assigned procurement categories, ensuring quality, cost, delivery, inventory, and supplier performance meet business objectives.
Plans inventory levels to support manufacturing needs while maintaining optimal days of supply.
Collaborates with Product Development, Manufacturing, Planning, Receiving, Maintenance, and Finance to resolve issues and improve processes.
Sources materials and suppliers and supports supplier qualification efforts.
Manages supplier communication regarding pricing, availability, lead times, specifications, and delivery schedules.
Evaluates suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, service, and overall value.
Monitors supplier performance and ensures compliance with company expectations and contractual requirements.
Serves as the category expert for assigned raw materials, packaging, and MRO commodities by monitoring market conditions and pricing trends.
Maintains material and purchasing data in SAP and leads improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
Identifies and implements purchasing process improvements that enhance operational performance.
Mentors Associate Buyers and supports the development of team members.
Participates in cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Knowledge & Skills:- Strong procurement and sourcing skills with the ability to execute strategy and adapt to changing business needs.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
- Supplier negotiation and relationship management experience.
- Ability to proactively identify and meet internal customer needs.
- Accountability for supply continuity, inventory management, supplier performance, and cost results.
- Continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency and value creation.
- Demonstrates and promotes company culture, including appreciation, respect, safety, and 5S.Preferred Experience / Education
- Bachelor's degree preferred.3-5 years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
- Experience procuring raw materials, packaging, and/or MRO items preferred.
- Supplier negotiation and strategic sourcing experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
- ERP experience required; SAP preferred.
- Experience leading process improvement initiatives.
Schedule
Onsite Monday - Friday
Benefits:- Full Medical and Dental Benefits Effective on Day 14 Weeks PTO11 Paid Holidays
- Annual BonusOnsite Health Clinic, Gym and Subsidized Cafe
- Generous 401k Match + Profit Sharing
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Wellness Program
- Dependent Scholarship Program
