Buyer II
- Execute purchase orders for assigned materials with accuracy and timeliness.
- Track order status, follow up on late deliveries, and resolve order discrepancies.
- Maintain system data for pricing, lead times, and supplier information.
- Support the onboarding of new materials or packaging changes.
- Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned suppliers.
- Monitor supplier delivery performance (OTIF) and escalate risks as needed.
- Participate in supplier calls to review open orders, delays, and corrective actions.
- Support the onboarding of new materials or packaging changes.
- Work with Production Planning to ensure materials meet required inventory levels.
- Review demand, lead times, and safety stock to anticipate supply gaps.
- Support shortage reporting, root-cause checks, and recovery follow-ups.
- Assist with supplier quotes and cost comparisons for sourcing decisions.
- Support basic cost analyses, market checks, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Prepare purchasing reports, usage summaries, and supplier dashboards.
- Coordinate with QA and R&D for sample testing, spec updates, or supplier documentation.
- Support Finance in resolving invoice pricing discrepancies and PO reconciliation.
- Collaborate on packaging revisions, engineering changes, or new product needs.
- Identify inefficiencies and propose ideas to improve procurement workflow.
- Maintain accurate ERP purchasing data and support system cleanup.
- Contribute to standardising procurement documentation and procedures.
- Solutions Focused: Proactively identify challenges in the procurement process and develop effective solutions. Encourage a problem-solving mindset within the team.
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Uses data and logical thinking to resolve supply issues.
- Communication: Keeps suppliers and internal partners updated in a timely way.
- Collaboration: Works well with cross-functional teams.
- Ownership: Takes responsibility for tasks and follows through reliably.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset: Looks for ways to simplify and enhance processes.
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Professional Experience: 2-4 years of purchasing or supply chain experience.
- Strategic Procurement Skills: Strong experience in negotiations and supplier management.
- Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of budgeting, cost management, and financial analysis as they relate to outsourcing manufacturing processes.
- Leadership Qualities: Strong sense of ownership, follow-through, and urgency.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Comfortable analyzing data and building insights to support decisions.
- Technology Proficiency: Comfortable working with data, Excel, and basic reporting. Experience working with ERP systems (Sage X3, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Communication Skills: Clear and professional communication skills.
- Adaptability and Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and organizational needs. Willingness to travel as required for the role. Knowledge of global trade regulations and logistics’ best practices preferred.
- Experience in manufacturing, CPG, or food/beverage industry.
- Exposure to co-manufacturing or multi-site operations.
- Japanese language ability is a strong plus (written and/or verbal).
- APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or ISM certification helpful but not required.
- Standing and walking for extended periods while overseeing distribution activities.
- Occasional lifting and moving of inventory or supplies, which could include lifting boxes or packages weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Reaching, bending, and stooping to access and inspect items in storage or during the packing process.
- Operating office equipment and computer systems, including keyboards and monitors.
- Frequent travel to meet suppliers, attend industry events, and visit company sites to oversee procurement operations. Ability to adapt to different environments and maintain productivity while traveling.
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