Buyer II

The Buyer II is responsible for procurement of materials, components, supplies and/or services for the company in accordance with Procurement procedures and work instructions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Adhere to purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Coordinate and develop purchasing strategies with internal customers based on needs, product specifications, and statements of work.
  • Review purchase requisitions and execute purchase orders with approved suppliers.
  • Track order statuses and resolve or escalate issues to ensure timely delivery.
  • Maintain procurement records (e.g., order confirmations, invoices, contracts) in accordance with procedures.
  • Interface with Procurement management to provide updates, input, and communication with other departments.
  • Identify opportunities across the supply chain for cost reductions, inventory optimization, and quality improvement.
  • Liaise with internal customers, inventory control, receiving, and Quality to ensure products arrive in good condition.
  • Resolve any supplier-related nonconformances in a timely manner.
  • Document, track, and report Key Performance Indicators for key suppliers, including ontime delivery and quality performance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• • High school diploma required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration preferred.
  • At least 2 years of experience in Purchasing.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and resourceful problemsolving abilities.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, with excellent Excel skills.
  • Experience managing and developing customer and supplier relationships.
  • Working knowledge of production planning, material requirements planning, and Kanban systems.
  • Ability to negotiate and communicate purchase order changes with internal customers and suppliers.
  • Ability to learn technical concepts through work instructions, standard operating procedures, and onthejob training.
  • Knowledge of cGMP regulations: ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, CMDR SOR/98282, 93/42/EEC, RDC 16/2013, MHLW MO 169, and TG(MD)R Sch 3.