Buyer II

Job Summary : Manages all procurement activities for assigned commodities in support of all business units.

Essential Job Functions :

• Develops and manages vendor managed inventory, long-term purchasing agreements, stocking plans and supplier contracts.
• Develops and manages long term contractual purchasing agreements
• Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers and recommends potential new suppliers (as needed)
• Determine actions needed for supply chain risk mitigation.
• Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation.
• Works with internal customers to generate and lead initiatives that will improve fill rates, inventory goals, and reduce the supply chain
• Collaborates with appropriate internal resources to identify and implement projects that improve the value of the supply chain.
• Participate in proactive teams to achieve departmental and company goals
• Provide training to others through example and sharing of knowledge / skill
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor and / or a Health Safety and Environmental team member
• Perform other duties as assigned

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Supervisory Responsibilities : No

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