USA Jobs
Join Our Team: Buyer II Onsite, Moses Lake, WA
Embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Buyer II to contribute to our team. We believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team. The Buyer II is responsible for purchased commodities and outsourcing programs to support business and supply chain objectives that are identified both locally and at a corporate level. The Buyer II is the in-line resource for escalating purchasing matters related to the Supply Chain Management and Purchasing functions at the Moses Lake Facility. They support these areas through their technical capabilities, quality awareness, and total cost management. Purchasing of production materials and other products and services. This position will have assigned commodities and suppliers. Establish and analyze buying strategies for assigned commodities to meet company cost, inventory control, delivery and quality assurance goals. Responsible for interaction with suppliers on topics relating to quality, cost, forecasts and performance. Works with corporate and other manufacturing Buyers to achieve maximum leverage in each relationship. Will act as a facilitator, supporting the relationship between manufacturing, engineering and supply base. In line support for escalating purchasing matters. In collaboration with our Corporate Sourcing team, evaluate, select, develop and maintain qualified primary and secondary source suppliers to promote appropriate competition and ensure continued flow of parts. Identify process improvement opportunities and implement new processes where feasible. Develops reports required by management and departmental key performance indicators for supplier performance and financial highlights such as pipeline reports, excess/obsolete materials, on time supplier delivery and supplier quality. Maintains variance tracking and kaizen newspaper detailing continuous improvement action items with a specific focus on supplier delivery, quality and invoicing issues. Reports progress on activities. Ensures a safe and healthy work environment through compliance to HR and Safety policies and procedures. Prepares materials and presents at supplier on-boarding sessions, workshops and business reviews. Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position. Employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment. Excellent communication skills - verbal, written and presentation. Highly capable in problem solving, prioritizing and multi-tasking techniques. Working knowledge of ERP, Production Planning, MRP, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing and Inventory Control. Extensive MS Office skills - Word, Excel (macros), Outlook, PowerPoint Minimum of 3 years of experience as a high performing Purchasing, Materials or Supply Chain Professional. Experience and/or training in Lean Manufacturing, Single Piece Flow, Process Improvement and Lean Thinking High School Diploma or Accredited GED APICS training, certification in production inventory control management (CPIM) or ISM Certification in procurement management (CPM) is beneficial. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience In-depth knowledge of principles and practices of Purchasing
Embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Buyer II to contribute to our team. We believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team. The Buyer II is responsible for purchased commodities and outsourcing programs to support business and supply chain objectives that are identified both locally and at a corporate level. The Buyer II is the in-line resource for escalating purchasing matters related to the Supply Chain Management and Purchasing functions at the Moses Lake Facility. They support these areas through their technical capabilities, quality awareness, and total cost management. Purchasing of production materials and other products and services. This position will have assigned commodities and suppliers. Establish and analyze buying strategies for assigned commodities to meet company cost, inventory control, delivery and quality assurance goals. Responsible for interaction with suppliers on topics relating to quality, cost, forecasts and performance. Works with corporate and other manufacturing Buyers to achieve maximum leverage in each relationship. Will act as a facilitator, supporting the relationship between manufacturing, engineering and supply base. In line support for escalating purchasing matters. In collaboration with our Corporate Sourcing team, evaluate, select, develop and maintain qualified primary and secondary source suppliers to promote appropriate competition and ensure continued flow of parts. Identify process improvement opportunities and implement new processes where feasible. Develops reports required by management and departmental key performance indicators for supplier performance and financial highlights such as pipeline reports, excess/obsolete materials, on time supplier delivery and supplier quality. Maintains variance tracking and kaizen newspaper detailing continuous improvement action items with a specific focus on supplier delivery, quality and invoicing issues. Reports progress on activities. Ensures a safe and healthy work environment through compliance to HR and Safety policies and procedures. Prepares materials and presents at supplier on-boarding sessions, workshops and business reviews. Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position. Employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment. Excellent communication skills - verbal, written and presentation. Highly capable in problem solving, prioritizing and multi-tasking techniques. Working knowledge of ERP, Production Planning, MRP, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing and Inventory Control. Extensive MS Office skills - Word, Excel (macros), Outlook, PowerPoint Minimum of 3 years of experience as a high performing Purchasing, Materials or Supply Chain Professional. Experience and/or training in Lean Manufacturing, Single Piece Flow, Process Improvement and Lean Thinking High School Diploma or Accredited GED APICS training, certification in production inventory control management (CPIM) or ISM Certification in procurement management (CPM) is beneficial. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience In-depth knowledge of principles and practices of Purchasing