Buyer II
Core
Independently manage procurement of materials and services to support production and customer requirements while optimizing cost, quality, delivery, and inventory levels.
Role type
Mid-level procurement buyer
Builds
Supply continuity for industrial powertrain and automation components
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (power transmission, automation, motion control)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
supplier negotiations, inventory reduction, forecasting, lean purchasing practices, purchase order management, vendor performance evaluation, invoice reconciliation, RFQ preparation, risk mitigation
Preferred skills
cost and quantitative analysis, data privacy rules, hardware/software systems knowledge
Technologies
information systems for purchasing and inventory
Responsibilities
Place purchase orders and confirm delivery, consult with stakeholders to determine parts needs, drive inventory reduction and cost savings, generate forecasts and define Min/Max levels, negotiate with vendors, monitor open purchase orders, assist with invoice reconciliation
Seniority
Mid-level, independent contributor