Role Description Buyer II is responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. Buyer II assists departments in the evaluation of goods and services as needed; ensures that customers' expectations and requirements are met; and resolves conflicts concerning materials or services. Buyer II is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the procurement field and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Follow corporate and divisional procurement guidelines and policies. - Extrapolates the business/operational requirements from internal parties and interprets into a value engineered solution/strategy that fulfills these requirements with minimal oversight from Sr Buyer. - Partners with business, understands SOW requirements, and develops and drives Procurement timelines meeting all applicable deadlines. - Prepares and manages RFI/RFQ/RFP with minimal input from Sr Buyer. - Simultaneously manages multiple projects and ensures deliverables. - Confers with suppliers to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. - Evaluates supplier quotes against market rates to determine most desirable suppliers. - Negotiates commercial and legal terms in partnership with Legal/Business to facilitate contracts with suppliers. - Consistent communication with outside suppliers and internal parties. - Prepares comprehensive financial cost analysis. - Provides synopsis to senior management and provides constant updates on their progress. - Recommends the best course of action with facts and extensive research and analysis. - Prepares and approves purchase orders through corporate systems. - Reviews invoices for accuracy by matching to Purchase Orders. - Tracks performance through company procurement and inventory systems; reviews regularly with manager. - Ensures supplier compliance and supplier management. - Assist in supplier dispute resolutions. - Other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Supervisory Responsibility – No - Organizational Scope – Works with various departments and outside parties - Responsible for maintaining Confidential Information - Yes - Travel – Less than 10% - Equipment Used – computer, printer, copier, fax Requirements - The anticipated salary range for this position is $73,600 – $110,400 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. - This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Benefits - Comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. - Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. - Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). - Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.