Field Buyer II General Admin

PURPOSEDrives negotiations for optimal pricing and quality standards in the development of purchasing agreements. Expedites orders to meet production and customer needs. Maintains on-going relationships with suppliers by securing bids and placing purchase orders. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPurchases specifically assigned products by contacting vendors to obtain information concerning product price availability and delivery prices and terms with vendors/suppliers within budgetary limitations and scope of authority following company purchasing policies and procedures. Implements inventory control strategies as set forth by the company including management of inventory turns and physical inventory requirements. Conducts competitive price comparisons by keeping abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of overstock items and looks for ways to reduce quantities that are beneficial to the company. Negotiates settlements on rejected or defective items. Provides feedback on pricing of items based on established pricing and maintains strategic vendor relationships through management of the overall strategy for sourcing materials to create a sustainable competitive advantage increase ROIC and ensure efficiency sales and profitability targets are met. Develops and establishes new and existing vendor relationships both domestic and category strategies and long-range sourcing plans for key categories that optimize value delivery from suppliers. Measures and reviews supplier performance and leads supplier continuous improvement programs ensuring suppliers meet quality requirements and applicable regulatory requirements. Communicates market fluctuations and any related commodities problems. Provides functional advice to less experienced buyers when necessary. Prepares required information regarding purchasing impact on financial reporting and assist in financial statement preparation. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESPotential to supervisor assigned team members and provides guidance to less-experienced buyers on their team. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management or related field Five (5) years of related experience Or equivalent combination of education and experience COMPETENCIESComprehensive knowledge of material management and procurement function Skill in analyzing market trends Strong analytical quantitative problem solving and technical skills to interpret data analyze trends and provide solutions Strong negotiation skills Strong organizational and time management skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and a enterprise resource planning (ERP) programWORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITYThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential is mainly in an office setting but subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 travel by car or plane may be required.