Buyer II
Core
Purchasing raw materials and MRO items to ensure smooth flow to manufacturing, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing inventory levels.
Role type
Buyer II (Supply Chain)
Builds
Raw materials, MRO, and non-raw material items for manufacturing
Domain
Aerospace & Defense / Industrial Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
MRP/ERP systems, inventory control, bills of materials, routing functions, Lean and 5S principles, supplier negotiation, lead time reduction, pricing analysis, root cause analysis, kanban management
Preferred skills
APICS certification
Technologies
MRP/ERP systems
Responsibilities
Review MRP signals to schedule material deliveries; Purchase raw materials, MRO, and other items; Maintain purchase order records; Negotiate pricing with suppliers; Drive down lead times and inventory levels; Manage supplier stock programs; Facilitate returns of defective materials; Identify and resolve part shortages and delivery misses; Support on-time delivery and inventory goals; Drive supply chain projects; Attend cross-functional meetings; Walk the manufacturing floor for reviews.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC