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Job Title
Buyer II
Responsible for the effective and efficient sourcing of assigned components and commodities, including but not limited to, raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and services.
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Purchase materials, equipment, supplies, and services of a specialized or complex nature in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures.

• Review bid proposals and negotiate purchase orders within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.

• Review and analyze purchase requisitions, investigate and develop sources of supplies, prepare bid specifications, issue bid requests and review quotations.

• Issue purchase orders and confirm with the selected supplier the purchase order number, quantity, unit pricing, shipping terms, payment terms, due date at CoorsTek receiving dock.

• Work with management to forecast monthly supply budget and monitor closely to ensure that budget is met.

• Develop new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate.

• Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory.

• Monitor the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.

• Resolve over-shipments or under-shipments reported by receiving.

• Resolve any discrepancies between the invoice, purchase order, and receiving documents.

• Ensure that the purchase order is closed upon receipt of all items or completion of all services provided.

• Maintain supplier performance measurements based on quality products, deliveries, and services.

• Periodically review all open orders to determine whether expediting, cancellation, or closure of the purchase order is necessary.

• May write and distribute bid invitations or requests for proposals; receive and analyze bids, quotes, and proposals.

• May be responsible for creation of part numbers and/or bill of materials and for setting up the part numbers and/or bill of materials into the system.

• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, and suppliers to determine source of trouble and initiate necessary corrective action.

• Enhance material productivity through improved inventory turns, increased utilization of consignment and supplier-managed inventory, and improved payment terms.

• Responsible for ensuring ongoing cost reduction and encouraging continuous supplier improvement.

• May authorize the payment of invoices or return of merchandise.

• Maintain manual or computerized procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance and quotes received.

• Assist in developing programs and partnerships with key suppliers. This includes evaluation of supplier performance, communication of needs, selection of primary suppliers, developing cost reduction programs, and ongoing evaluation and measurement of partnership with suppliers.

• May supervise non-exempt and exempt employees involved in the purchasing and inventory function.

• Provide training/cross-training to ensure employees are in compliance with departmental and safety standards and are up-to-date with required training.

Job Requirements:
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business or purchasing required or 7 years' experience in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• APICs or CPM certification preferred.

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Perform tasks utilizing advanced proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and MFGPro.

• Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.

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Target Hiring Range
Annual Salary: USD 63,600.00 - USD 81,500.00
Actual 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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