Über diese Buyer II Stelle bei CoorsTek
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Job Title
Buyer IIResponsible for the purchasing activities of an assigned plant or commodity, including but not limited to raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and services. Through effective supplier management, this position ensures cost control and the timely delivery of quality products. The Buyer II leads site-level cost and risk reduction initiatives through effective sourcing and project management.Roles and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for issuing and managing purchase orders, ensuring adherence with CoorsTek policy, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.
- Ensure timely delivery by proactively working with suppliers to confirm POs, obtain progress updates, coordinate logistics, and expedite or escalate as needed.
- Resolve discrepancies between the invoice, PO, and receiving documents, and work with quality on rejected items to facilitate corrective actions with the supplier.
- Categorize spend data and analyze procurement information to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights. Capable of making informed recommendations, generating reports, and proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP software.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including vendor dependency, price volatility, and potential supply disruptions. Support the site-level annual risk assessment process.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, monitor their performance, and address any supply chain issues to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery.
- Lead site or commodity-level sourcing projects. Utilize market data, cross-functional stakeholder input, and formal RFx processes to select the best supplier in terms of capability and total cost of ownership.
- Negotiate pricing agreements for items and services and ensure broader supply agreements are adhered to at the local site.
- Make recommendations for process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
- Lead cross functional project teams at the site-level to execute cost savings initiatives, including cost savings idea generation, data analysis, supplier negotiations and project management.
- Continuously monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and potential price increases that can impact CoorsTek.
Job Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, purchasing, or equivalent.
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or similar certification is preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum 4 years of buying/procurement experience.
Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of supply chain management, procurement strategies, and vendor negotiation techniques.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement software (e.g., SAP, COUPA, QAD).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on cost reduction and process improvement.
- Ability to work independently and lead complex procurement projects.
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Target Hiring Range
Annual Salary: USD 70,000.00 - USD 92,400.00Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
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