Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Billing, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Contract Processing, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Expense Tracking, Finance, Follow Through, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Onboarding, Order/Customer Fulfillment, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Schedule Development, Sourcing Strategy, Supply Chain, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Writing Skills
Job Summary
The Buyer II supports Lead and Strategic Sourcing Managers by executing and managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, tracking payments and project deliverables, and assisting with cost and schedule management. This role works closely with Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Shared Services to ensure timely, compliant, and cost‑effective procurement of goods and services, while further developing expertise in Company's capital procurement processes and systems.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Administrative Support
- Support day‑to‑day strategic sourcing activities in coordination with Lead and Strategic Sourcing Managers
- Manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders, including pricing, lead times, delivery requirements, and
basic terms and conditions
- Identify, track, and help resolve issues impacting purchase orders, payables, and supplier performance
- Coordinate with Shared Services on PO management, invoice processing, and issue resolution
Supplier & Project Coordination
- Coordinate with suppliers on order confirmations, schedule status, and delivery tracking
- Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies and order fulfillment issues
- Support supplier onboarding, documentation, and compliance requirements
- Track project‑level procurement deliverables, milestones, and supporting documentation
Data, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain procurement records, order logs, and basic spend tracking, as required
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, procedures, and approval limits
- Assist Strategic Sourcing Managers and Category Leads with sourcing support, quote collection, and basic cost
comparisons
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement processes, data accuracy, and execution
discipline
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field
- Prior experience supporting a procurement or supply chain team in a business environment
- Working knowledge or familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Strong attention to detail with demonstrated organizational and follow‑through skills
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Analytical mindset with basic cost and data analysis capabilities
- Strong work ethic with consistent interaction across peers, buyers, leadership, and suppliers
- Disciplined in follow‑up, action tracking, and concise communication
- Willingness to learn procurement processes, contracts, and negotiation fundamentals, with a focus on capital
procurement
- Team‑oriented, cross‑functional collaborator with the ability to work independently and self‑directed