Procurement Buyer II

Job Description

Job Requirements

Required Education:
Prefer a bachelor's or associate degree or equivalent work experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or Technical
Required Years and Area of Experience:
3+ years of demonstrated success in Supply Chain functions in areas such as Storeroom, Procurement, Planning, or customer care functions.
Required Skills:
• Strong team skills; ability to function effectively as a contributing team member
• Self-starter, reliable and resourceful; willing to take on tasks for self-improvement and/or alleviate workloads in other areas
• Experience with PeopleSoft/SAP
• Experience with analytical tools (Proficient Excel preferred, etc. ...)
• Effective task prioritization with ability to multi-task
• Conflict Management / Problem Solving
• Highest level of interpersonal skills: tact, patience, flexibility and courtesy
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all levels and gains trust and respect
• Maintain composure and quality work during variations of work schedule, priorities and under tight deadlines
Desired Skills:
• Knowledge of how to handle proprietary drawings/parts
• Knowledge of fundamental inventory control procedures
• Ability to work as team member and / or leader. Ability to work with engineering / technical customers and suppliers to achieve win-win outcomes
• Communicate effectively with internal customers and external suppliers
• Understand customer requirements and support the development of strategies to meet or exceed those expectations
• Serve as a change agent to develop, communicate and execute new ideas and methods to make the organization more effective
• Problem Solving / Issue Resolution skills
• Quick Learner of Procurement policies, processes, and tools