Buyer II

Job Summary:

The Buyer II position researches and selects vendors to solicit quotes and is responsible for the procurement of a medium scope quantity and dollars of repetitive assemblies parts and services. Requires considerable knowledge of specific materials vendors and market conditions. The Buyer II will be responsible for daily purchasing tasks including but not limited to; maintaining stock levels viewing open purchase requisitions creating Pos building supplier relationships following up on open orders and providing customer updates on outstanding purchase orders. Buyer II will use best practices and experience to ensure that the company is getting the best prices possible and optimum order quantities. Also monitor the performance of the suppliers to ensure the attainment of objectives in quality delivery service and cost.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Utilization of a Computerized MRP system to ensure Purchase Orders are created and reviewed in a timely and accurate manner in support of manufacturing requirements.
• On-going expediting of items on the Backlog Report to ensure report integrity which will be used to communicate between customer service and the warehouse.
• Routinely interact and communicate with suppliers that purchase order details (manufacture number description and pricing) and delivery requirements are accurately and clearly defined (delivery date based on manufacturing/customer requirements considering transportation inspection and/or any internal processes).
• Maintain delivery confirmation detail in the computer system.
• Assure the flow of product which does not meet our standards or expectations is clearly documented and processed through the defective materials process.
• Review and resolve receiving and invoice discrepancies as required by receiving or accounts payable to ensure timely payments are made to suppliers.
• Review open requirements expedite delay or cancel orders where necessary.
• Track supplier OTTR OTIF and Lead Time and ensure MOQ EOQ.
• As needed engage with suppliers to resolve supply solvency issues.
• The first line of defense for price increases leveraging a broader team to drive results by mitigating increases.
• Attend Karrass Negotiation Skills training within the first year of hire.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Analytical and highly motivated individual with acute attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize manage and meet deadlines for multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced and continually evolving manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability in participation engagement and promotion of a team atmosphere.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability in computer operations specifically Microsoft office data mining & crystal report.
• Demonstrated ability with problem solving i.e. short/long term corrective action resolution root cause analysis 5 why principle etc.
• Experience and working knowledge in Accounting preferred but not required.
• Experience with supplier and vendor management .
• Intermediate to advanced experience and working knowledge of Microsoft excel i.e. formulas queries macros etc.).

Education and/or Experience:

• 2 years of experience in purchasing within a Manufacturing environment.
• A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university or 2) certification as a Certified Public Procurement Buyer Certified Professional Procurement Officer or Certified Purchasing Manager.

Work Environment/Conditions:

• Office work environment production floor as needed
• Personal protective equipment required while on the plant floor:
  • Safety glasses or prescription safety glasses with side shields
  • Earplugs
  • Steel-toed shoes

REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability protected veterans status pregnancy genetic information sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women for persons with disabilities and for protected veterans.

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