Buyer II

CoorsTek; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

CoorsTek is seeking a Buyer II to manage purchasing for an assigned plant, including raw materials, equipment, and services. You will lead cost and risk reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing and project management.

Responsibilities include issuing POs, ensuring on-time delivery, resolving PO/invoice discrepancies, analyzing spend, mitigating supply risks, and negotiating favorable terms with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, purchasing, or equivalent.
• 4+ years of buying/procurement experience.
• CPSM or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Issue and manage purchase orders per policy and compliance.
• Ensure on-time delivery by coordinating with suppliers.
• Resolve invoice/PO discrepancies and work with quality on rejects.
• Analyze spend data to identify trends and insights; proficient in ERP.
• Identify supply risks; support annual risk assessments.
• Lead supplier performance discussions and corrective actions.
• Lead site-level sourcing projects using RFx processes.
• Negotiate pricing agreements and compliance with contracts.
• Drive procurement improvements and reduce transactional workload.

Skills

PO management

Supplier management

Vendor negotiation

Sourcing strategies

ERP systems

Cost reduction

Data analysis

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, purchasing, or equivalent

CPSM certification preferred

Tools

SAP

COUPA

QAD

Job description

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better.

We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing.

Job Title

Buyer II

Responsible 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 accelerate 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 and manage supplier performance related to quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, and lead time. Lead supplier performance discussions and corrective actions when expectations are not met.
• Attend weekly Tier meeting and report out on current supply chain projects, current supplies, repairs & maintenance, and freight spend/budgets for the given month and quarter.
• 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.
• Proactively identify and recommend process improvements that enhance procurement efficiency, strengthen purchasing controls, reduce transactional workload, and improve the internal stakeholder experience.
• Continuously monitor market conditions, supplier capacity, commodity trends, pricing fluctuations, and potential price increases. Assess potential business impacts and proactively recommend appropriate sourcing, negotiation, or risk mitigation strategies.
• 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.

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 92,400.00

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.

If you like working for a company that makes a real difference in the world, you'll enjoy your career with us!