Job Description
BEKUM AMERICA CORPORATION
Job Description
JOB TITLE: BUYER II
Exempt (Y/N): Yes JOB CODE: BABUYER
DIVISION: Materials Management LOCATION: Williamston, MI USA
DEPARTMENT: Purchasing SUPERVISOR: Purchasing Manager
SUMMARY: Purchases cost-effective commodities, services and materials to ensure uninterrupted production and efficient customer service through vendor negotiations, market research and accurate record keeping.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Maintains a good company image and supplier relation through daily business contacts.
Interviews suppliers promptly and courteously, and conducts business in a professional manner.
Searches continuously for improved and/or less costly materials and supplies within the classifications /commodities assigned. Recommends to engineering and/or other departments, new or alternative materials and revised designs, which can be obtained at a lower cost without sacrificing quality.
Selects and maintains suppliers using progressive purchasing techniques and methods.
Advises other departments of any changes in price, procedures, and/or restrictions on materials, which would prohibit timely procurement practices. Keeps all departments advised of lead times for critical material as necessary.
Conducts vendor facility visits for purposes of qualifying the supplier’s facilities and capabilities as per ISO 9000 specifications.
Completes each requisition by selecting the supplier, setting the proper price, studying the terms and conditions of sale, FOB point, and other procurement considerations.
Expedites deliveries and, where necessary, acquires engineering approval for alternate methods or materials as required.
Reviews invoices for accuracy and resolves all disputes regarding pricing, delivery, and/or all other issues not in agreement with the purchase order.
Corresponds, tactfully and professionally, with suppliers to resolve misunderstandings, complaints, etc., or to secure pertinent information regarding procurement issues.
Negotiates all aspect of the purchase order, which includes but is not limited to, pricing, delivery, and warranties.
Coordinates the timely repair or warranty replacement of discrepant material and components.
Maintains records and keeps an accurate and up-to-date database. Information to include but is not limited to, price history, rejections rate, vendor performance statistics, specification files.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Stays on top of industry sources through ongoing market research.
Performs miscellaneous assignments as required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree (BA) from four (4) year college or university in Material Logistics Management preferred; or three (3) to five (5) minimum years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Technical knowledge is also helpful.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, vendors, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification preferred.
REASONING ABILITY:
Analytical reasoning is essential when dealing with vendors and the negotiation process.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of personal computers. Software proficiencies should include word processing, spreadsheet capabilities, and mainframe experience. Good written and verbal skills are essential. Responsible for performing all work efficiently and in compliance with quality, quantity, and safety standards as established by Bekum.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and within acceptable levels.
COMMENTS: Bekum America Corporation reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.
Company Description
Bee Tree Consulting, Ltd. represents Bekum America Corporation. Please refer all your questions to Carleen Nelson-Nesvig 734 355-6803