The Buyer II serves as a fully proficient procurement professional responsible for managing complex suppliers, high-spend portfolios, and critical supply risks. The role drives operational performance through proactive supply management, shortage prevention, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
• Execute and manage purchase orders from requisition through delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery commitments.
• Manage strategic and critical supplier relationships.
• Lead recovery efforts for shortage and delivery issues.
• Analyze supplier performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Execute sourcing recommendations and commodity strategies.
• Participate in supplier business reviews.
• Mentor junior buyers and provide operational support.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support cost reduction and supply chain optimization efforts.
• Lead complex RFQs and sourcing events under commodity management guidance.