Buyer II
Core
Execute purchasing and inventory management activities to ensure optimal performance across Quality, Cost, and Delivery metrics for a global industrial manufacturer.
Role type
Buyer II (Materials/Purchasing)
Builds
Supply chain plans, purchase orders, supplier relationships, and inventory levels for industrial powertrain and automation components.
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (motors, power transmission, automation)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic sourcing methodologies, contract risk identification, Make/Buy decision analysis, supplier performance evaluation, Lean principles (value stream mapping), SIOP process participation, inventory management, problem-solving, analytical thinking
Preferred skills
Kanban/pull-based inventory systems, SAP/ERP experience, managing large tonnage stampings/copper/aluminum wire/ball bearings, supplier scorecard management
Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategic supply chain plans, manage Make-to-Order purchasing processes, conduct supplier analysis and annual evaluations, monitor supplier performance via scorecards, measure and report materials performance metrics, assist with product life cycle analysis, evaluate Make/Buy decisions, partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Finance, Production, etc.)
Seniority
Mid-level individual contributor (3+ years experience)