Procurement Buyer 2

3 years of demonstrated success in Supply Chain functions in areas such as Storeroom, Procurement, Planning, or customer care functions. Manage selected inventory items assigned to support production and control costs on inventory for the entire part life cycle from new parts to obsolescence.

Job Title: Procurement Buyer II
Location: Wilmington, NC - 100% Onsite
Duration: 12 Months

Schedule: Mon - Fri 7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Interview Process: One in-person interview (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes)

Please ensure that all submitted candidates have the required supply chain experience and meet the years of experience outlined below. The hiring manager also requires candidates to be proficient with analytical tools, as well as PeopleSoft and/or SAP.
Kindly submit only candidates who clearly meet these requirements.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
Inventory Purchasing
Manage selected inventory items in support of Production needs
Analysis Replenishment for commodity/ special ordering and buys
Review order confirmation and change orders
Check order issues and expedites for inventory items assigned
Manage PO closure reports for change/resolution
Ongoing supply management for items - ROP/Max
Follow-up on information requests for vendors and purchasing parts

Inventory value - Level and Philosophy
Manage selected inventory items assigned to support production and control costs on inventory for the entire part life cycle from new parts to obsolescence.

Vendor Management
Support and align parts to corporate contract suppliers
Enter new supplier data along with banking changes in corporate system
Investigate supplier invoice issues

Accounting Interaction
Follow accounting requirements and direction for inventory items
Investigation standard cost, item codes, capital spares, transaction issues, account issues, etc. as needed
Processing inventory items credits and issues
Compile monthly purchase order report follow-up per audit requirements
Resolve Received not Billed part issues with suppliers

Hours of work/Work Schedule/Flextime:
Often a longer than an 8 hour work day is needed to accomplish all the tasks in this position. Starting at 7:00 AM or ending at 6:00 PM to ensure production coverage including a flexible lunch hour for coverage is often needed. All hours are in the office, no work from home as we support production.

Required Education:
Prefer a bachelor's or associate degree or equivalent work experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or Technical

Required Years and Area of Experience:
3 years of demonstrated success in Supply Chain functions in areas such as Storeroom, Procurement, Planning, or customer care functions.

Required Skills:
" Strong team skills; ability to function effectively as a contributing team member
" Self-starter, reliable and resourceful; willing to take on tasks for self-improvement and/or alleviate workloads in other areas
" Experience with PeopleSoft/SAP
" Experience with analytical tools (Proficient Excel preferred, etc. ...)
" Effective task prioritization with ability to multi-task
" Conflict Management / Problem Solving
" Highest level of interpersonal skills: tact, patience, flexibility and courtesy
" Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all levels and gains trust and respect
" Maintain composure and quality work during variations of work schedule, priorities and under tight deadlines

Desired Skills:
" Knowledge of how to handle proprietary drawings/parts
" Knowledge of fundamental inventory control procedures
" Ability to work as team member and / or leader. Ability to work with engineering / technical customers and suppliers to achieve win-win outcomes
" Communicate effectively with internal customers and external suppliers
" Understand customer requirements and support the development of strategies to meet or exceed those expectations
" Serve as a change agent to develop, communicate and execute new ideas and methods to make the organization more effective
" Problem Solving / Issue Resolution skills
" Quick Learner of Procurement policies, processes, and tools

Travel Requirements:
None

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