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Job Profile Title:	Buyer II
Job Code:	10748
Profile Title:	10748 Buyer II
Grade / Band:	08
FLSA Status:	Non-Exempt
Develops moderately complex specifications and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services. Evaluates bids; selects and recommends suppliers; and negotiates price, delivery, quality, and service. Follows up on all awards until completion of order. Maintains complete and accurate procurement records in company's financial and tracking systems. Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of material, over-shipments, and cancellations.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Survey markets for best source of new supply sources
Develop most suitable purchasing arrangement for commodities, including contracts, blanket orders, spot purchase orders, and vendor stocking arrangements
Prepare and issue Request for Quotes and Request for Bids independently; prepare and issue Request for Proposals and Qualifications with limited assistance
Work with departments to develop specifications, technical specifications, minimum qualifications, scope of work and deliverables, as appropriate
Review submitted quotes and bids, and tabulate and evaluate pricing to select the most appropriate supplier and review submitted proposals and qualifications to select the supplier representing the best total value, with limited assistance
Manage vendor relationships through sales representatives and manufacturers, organize sales presentations and meetings for departments and participate in external activities relative to purchasing
Train new buyers on departmental policies and procedures
Expedite current and back orders, review overdue delivery reports on a regular basis and addresses outstanding items, manage invoice discrepancies with vendors and Accounts Payable and ensure that purchase requisition prices, extension prices from vendors, and purchase requisition approvals are entered in the purchasing system appropriately
Prepare purchasing related reports and statistical and analytical information as requested, monitor purchasing systems and update files, and maintain files relative to purchasing (e.g. price list, catalogs, vendors, purchase orders, etc)

Required for All Jobs
Performs other job-related duties as requested
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Education
Education Level	Education Details	Required/ Preferred
High School Diploma or GED		Required

Work Experience
Experience	Experience Details	Required/ Preferred
2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience	Related experience	Required

Additional Requirements
Details	Required/ Preferred
Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays	Required
Bachelor’s degree	Preferred
Three (3) years progressively responsible purchasing experience	Preferred
Experience with a purchasing system	Preferred
APP certification	Preferred
Bilingual	Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KSAs
General knowledge of mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Must possess strong negotiating skills and analytical abilities
Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and verbal forms
Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
Proficiency of computer software to include Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as office equipment, i.e. telephone, copier, fax machine
Excellent organizational skills to function effectively under time constraints and within established deadlines, with particular attention to detail
Effective listening abilities with strong analytical and judgment skills
Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts

Physical Requirements
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Requirement	N/A	Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently	Constantly	Weight/ w.p.m.
Balancing			X
Bending			X
Carrying 10 pounds			X
Clear speech - simple				X
Clear speech - complex				X
Climbing	X
Distant vision				X
Driving	X
Flexibility - upper body			X
Flexibility - lower body			X
Hearing/Listening				X
Kneeling			X
Lifting 10 pounds			X
Near vision				X
Normal vision				X
Pushing/Pulling			X
Reaching			X
Sitting				X
Standing			X
Typing				X
Walking				X

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected work environments.
Work Environment	N/A	Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently	Constantly
Communication - verbal				X
Communication - written				X
Confined area				X
Contacts - works alone				X
Contacts - works around others				X
Contacts - works with others				X
Exposure to dust / dirt			X
Exposure to fumes / odors			X
Extreme cold		X
Extreme heat		X
Fast pace				X
Hazardous conditions - chemicals	X
Hazardous conditions - high structures	X
Hazardous conditions - high voltage	X
Indoors				X
Noise levels - low to moderate				X
Noise levels - high			X
Office conditions				X
Outdoors			X
Restricted area		X
Shifts	X
Smoke			X
Travel		X
Wet/Humid		X

Mental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected mental requirements.
Mental Requirement	N/A	Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently	Constantly
Analytical				X
Clerical				X
Comprehension				X
Crisis incidents		X
Customer service				X
Decision making				X
High pressure				X
Judgment				X
Long hours			X
Math skills - advance			X
Math skills - basic				X
Organization				X
Reading - simple				X
Reading - complex				X
Repetition				X
Tight deadlines				X
Writing - simple				X
Writing - complex				X