BUYER II (Procurement, Supply Chain, Materials)
Company: Building Automation Products Inc
Location: Gays Mills
Posted on: November 16, 2023
Job Description:
Building Automation Products, Inc (BAPI) is a company that
promotes work life balance. BAPI is a family owned business with a
global presence. Position Summary: The Buyer II adds value to BAPI
and the Materials Team by assisting in purchasing materials,
supplies, and services. This is done by fulfilling requests for
purchases, including preparing purchase orders and handling
inquiries about orders. Follows through with purchase from order
placement to fulfillment and ensures order arrives undamaged and on
time. Ensures that daily inventory counts are accurate and that
product is available for production. Reviews daily reports from
planning, receiving and purchasing to ensure correct inventory to
meet production goals. Performs buying duties.Benefits: Relocation
reimbursement, full benefits which include Health, dental, vision,
PTO, 8 paid holidays, 401k match and 100% vested at 90 days and
more Buyer II Principle Responsibilities:Strategic Management
- Evaluate and utilize suppliers for raw materials or services to
meet BAPI's requirements for low cost while maintaining a high
level of quality
- Establish and maintain strong supplier relations with preferred
suppliers and ensuring the most economical cost consistent with
quality standards and specifications.
- Recommend cost saving proposals
- Ensures updated supplier delivery schedule in ERP system and
identify, coordinate, and implement alternative action plans to
appropriate groups if raw materials or services cannot be available
for a production run.
- Obtain quotes and find specific requirements for the
organizational needs
- Continuous product replenishment of assigned categories which
includes contacting suppliers to schedule or (de)expedite
deliveries, resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and any
other issues that arise with the supplier
- Work on projects/matters of intermediate level complexity in a
support role.Purchasing Maintenance
- Manages supplier price, delivery, lead-time, and quality
expectations, escalates when appropriate
- Manage material rejects, scrap & vendor returns
- Assist with physical inventory auditing and preparation
- Monitor and resolve invoice vs. purchase order
discrepancies
- Monitor inventory levels, resolve discrepanciesReporting
- Monthly updates on supplier key performance indicator
metrics
- Updates as required on supplier scorecards
- Supplier corrective action and root cause countermeasures
- Daily exception report
- Follows Instructions for participation in inventory counts
- Depending on the area assigned, it is expected that during
inventory the employee will accurately count parts, correctly
document quantity counted, and may also audit counts of others or
help scanning product Maintains industry knowledge by attending
educational workshops or classes; reviewing related publications;
establishing networks. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing
related results as needed, including special projects and tasks as
delegated supervisor.Buyer II Education Requirements (R/Required,
P/Preferred):(R) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
training/experience in the field or in a related area Degrees
Preferred: Supply Chain Management, Business
Administration/ManagementBuyer II Training, Skills, Knowledge and
ExperienceSpecific Training in this field (R/Required,
P/Preferred):
- (R) Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, internet
navigation
- (P) Proficient using ERP systems Experience/Knowledge in this
field (R/Required, P/Preferred):
- (R) 3-5 years of experience in similar position
- (R) Any combination of training and similar experience that
provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability may qualify
General Experiences/Knowledge/Skills:
- (R) Must be detail oriented and have the ability to
multi-task.
- (P) Must have an analytical thought process, be math proficient
and have strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- (P) Must have the ability to negotiate on behalf of the
company.
- (P) Must be able to work long hours as needed.
- Reasoning Ability
- Ability to solve practical problems and realize cost savings
when appropriate
- Ability to follow instructions furnished in written or oral
formats
- Exceptional communication skills, demonstrated ability to
communicate respectfully, culturally competent and
collaboratively
- Excellent Ability to communicate in verbal, written and
electronic forms in a professional manner when working with
employees, vendors and company
contactsPIf3664e6163e9-31181-32092834
Keywords: Building Automation Products Inc, La Crosse , BUYER II (Procurement, Supply Chain, Materials), Other , Gays Mills, Wisconsin
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