Buyer II

CAIRE Inc.; Ball Ground (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAIRE Inc. in Ball Ground, GA seeks a Buyer II to manage suppliers and materials with moderate to high complexity. You will handle routine PO creation, supplier evaluation, and end-to-end purchasing to support production and service requirements.

The role emphasizes using MRP/ERP systems, forging strong supplier partnerships, and driving cost-down initiatives. You will analyze data, support cross-functional teams, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Strong computer skills (Advanced Excel).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, JDE, AS400.
• 3-5 years materials and vendor management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing process including vendor management, PO creation and management.
• Use MRP and inventory strategies to ensure material availability while controlling inventory.
• Develop partnerships with suppliers and drive cost-down initiatives.
• Analyze purchasing and supplier data to support department activities.
• Coordinate with engineering and quality to resolve material issues.
• Review engineering change orders and coordinate supplier changes.
• Collaborate with logistics for on-time delivery and cost efficiency.
• Communicate with planning and production to ensure alignment.

Skills

Detail oriented

Project management

Results oriented

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Ethics and integrity

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

ERP/MRP experience (SAP, JDE, AS400)

3-5 years materials & vendor management

Tools

SAP

JDE

AS400

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

Responsible for managing suppliers and materials with moderate to high complexity and value to support organizational needs. In addition to managing routine purchase orders and resolving supply chain issues, the Buyer II participates in both tactical and strategic tasks and initiatives to contribute to company objectives.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for end to end purchasing process including vendor management, PO creation and management, vendor evaluation.
• Utilize MRP and inventory management strategies for the procurement of materials, ensuring the best possible material availability for production and service requirements while controlling inventory levels.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers. Evaluate key performance indicators and collaborate with suppliers to drive continuous improvement and cost-down initiatives.
• Analyze and prepare reports on purchasing and material data, supplier performance, and other indicators to support department activities
• Analyze and prepare reports on supplier pricing and market trends. Collaborate with Category Managers in negotiations of costs and terms to achieve company objectives.
• Act as liaison between supplier, engineering, and quality departments to ensure alignment on part specifications and timely resolution of material issues.
• Review Engineering Change Orders and coordinate changes with suppliers, ensuring conformance to part qualification procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on approval requirements and phase-in/out of material changes.
• Work with receiving, warehousing, and accounting teams to review and resolve delivery and invoicing concerns
• Coordinate with internal and external logistics and brokerage partners to achieve on time delivery of goods while maintaining cost efficiency
• Communicate regularly with planning and production teams to ensure alignment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Competencies/Skill Factors

• Detail Oriented/Quality Focused
• Project/Task Management
• Results Focused
• Analytical Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Ethics, Integrity, Values
• Problem-Solving
• Strategic Skills

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

This job operates in a professional office environment.

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.

• Occasional standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, and crawling.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs., occasional heavier lifting.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, and handling of materials.

Travel

Up to 10% local travel required for visiting vendors.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from four-year college or university with a focus in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Must have strong computer skills (Advanced Excel)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, JDE, AS400
• 3-5 years materials and vendor management experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with data analytics tools – Tableau, Power BI
• Supply chain experience with a progressive organization focused on improvements to quality, cost, and delivery
• Experience with ISO 9000, Kanban and lean manufacturing environment
• Well-rounded, high-potential individual who understands supply chain and materials management
• JD Edwards experience a plus

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAIRE is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or membership in any other class protected by federal, state, or local law.