Buyer II

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Position Summary
This position reviews and analyzes raw material requirements based upon both the weekly planned production schedule, and future forecasted production demands. This role will issue and maintain purchase orders and will work directly with suppliers and transportation parties to ensure on-time delivery of quality raw materials meeting the scheduled production demands. To be successful, this positon continuously collaborates with demand planners, sourcing managers, schedulers and manufacturing as well as tactically manages suppliers to ensure a consistent flow of production throughout the supply chain. The Buyer II role is responsible to assist in writing best practice training work instructions, conducting Buyer I position training throughout the organization, and driving LEAN initiatives for raw material throughout the organization delivering a positive impact to the supply chain business.



Position Responsibilities
1. Utilizes Microsoft Dynamics AX (AX) to issue purchase order to suppliers: Buyers should be familiar with the purchasing SOP/method for his/her assigned site/commodities suppliers.
2. Follows up on past due PO’s and work with supplier to hone in delivery of material to meet production demands. Buyer will need to expedite material from supplier if necessary.
3. Utilizes advanced pivots and functions, advanced functions in AX to gather and analyze raw material data. Uses gather data and reports to make optimal purchasing decisions for raw materials.
4. Set up optimized purchasing parameters based upon both analyzed data and actual physical inventory patterns.
5. Take initiatives on various projects for raw materials.
6. Reduces total cost through the optimization of order management, routing of shipments and consolidation of supply between suppliers while meeting fill rate and inventory requirements.
7. Support payables process in troubleshooting invoice non-match resolution.




Knowledge and Experience



1. Work experience utilizing MRP / DRP / MPS in ERP software packages
2. Focused / detail oriented work style producing comprehensive work
3. Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
4. High competency level with Microsoft Excel to include the ability to generate Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP
5. Demonstrated Interpersonal / Collaborative skills and ability
6. Capable of investigating and analyzing information/data generating resolutions
7. Two (2) + years relevant job experience within a manufacturing environment
8. Microsoft Dynamics AX working experience preferred

Education and Certification

Associates Degree in Business or related field - Bachelor’s Degree preferred.