Site Buyer II

• Processes purchase requisitions into purchase orders in support of site operations. Ensures that purchase requisitions are accurate, are accompanied by appropriate quotations, and approved vendors are used.
• Ensures purchase orders comply with company policy and procedures and appropriate payment methods. Prepares month end reports as required.
• Assists other departments with problem resolution involving discrepancies between purchase order, delivered quantity, quality and/or price.
• Maintains site purchase card and prepares monthly purchase card package for approval.
• Ensures purchases are made in accordance with all contracts; obtains quotes from approved vendors for non-standard items; collaborates with manufacturing site team and Corporate SS&P on new procurement opportunities, RFQs and cost savings initiatives.
• Serves as a primary contact between the site team and the supplier base to expedite orders efficiently. Evaluates suppliers, consolidates orders, and negotiates prices and terms.
• Identifies and implements opportunities for process improvement; collaborates with site team to implement solutions to improve efficiency.
• Lead quarterly training seminars for purchasing best practices for Fernley site.
• Identify, execute, and track productivity including cost reduction and cash flow improvement and support the development of the Annual Operating Plan
• Research potential vendors and products to identify cost-effective solutions.
• Minimize risk to continuity of supply by carrying out supplier risk assessments for the suppliers and implementing corrective actions as required with indirect buyers.
• Conduct searches for new suppliers of goods and services, evaluate their capabilities, assess risk, and qualify as necessary.
• Create and manage Authorization for Expenditure purchase orders for the department.

Supervises: N/A

Scope of Position: Will have responsibility for managing site tactical procurement at a manufacturing location. Purchase order approval limit of $100,000 and monthly purchase card limit of $50,000.

Know How, Experience, Education and Competencies:

• 4 years relevant experience with bachelor's degree or 8+ years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing practices, principles, and procedures; negotiation experience a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and prioritize demands from internal customers, some of which may be offsite; ability to effectively collaborate with different operational groups within a manufacturing site and at a corporate level.

ERP experience required (preferably JDE); Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel