Buyer II / III – Direct Materials

Jobtailor; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Reno, NV is seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to manage direct materials for assigned commodities. You will collaborate with stakeholders to implement commodity strategies, mitigate risk, and drive cost efficiencies while ensuring material coverage through lead times.

Responsibilities include negotiating costs, maintaining target inventory levels, managing supplier relationships, and processing NCRs with a focus on KPI-driven performance.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5+ years purchasing experience.
• 3+ years manufacturing environment experience is a plus.
• Experience managing multiple commodities.
• Experience with D365 and SAP is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Purchase direct materials for assigned commodities per MRP from approved suppliers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement commodity strategies and mitigate risk.
• Review order action reports and take appropriate actions.
• Negotiate costs and maintain inventory at target safety stock levels.
• Proactively manage purchase orders for accuracy, costs, and delivery dates.
• Coordinate with accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies and set up new suppliers.
• Work with NPI teams on product transfers to production ensuring material coverage.
• Monitor KPIs with suppliers and drive improved performance.
• Resolve production issues and provide updates to affected groups.
• Process NCRs and supplier returns in a timely manner.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory Management

Cost Negotiation

Supplier Evaluation

Order Management

KPI Monitoring

Risk Mitigation

Commodity Strategy Implementation

Production Issue Resolution

NCR Processing

Education

BS/BA in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

D365

SAP

Job description

• Purchase direct materials for assigned commodities according to MRP requirements from approved suppliers
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to implement commodity strategies, mitigate risk, ensure supply, and drive cost efficiencies
• Review order action reports and take appropriate actions
• Negotiate costs and evaluate and maintain inventory at target safety stock levels
• Work with accounting to set up new suppliers
• Coordinate with accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Proactively manage purchase orders for accuracy, including costs and confirmed delivery dates
• Work with engineering and key stakeholders to implement risk mitigation plans for single-sourced suppliers
• Proactively resolve production issues and provide updates to affected groups
• Review assigned NCRs and process supplier returns in a timely manner
• Monitor and report KPIs with key suppliers and drive improved performance
• Monitor supplier lead times and update the system as required
• Work closely with NPI project teams on product transfers from NPI to production, ensuring material coverage through component lead times
• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships and communication with intercompany departments supported by purchasing
• Perform intercompany purchasing

Requirements

• Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate with multiple levels of staff and management throughout the organization
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Effective collaborative, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Sedentary work involving sitting most of the time
• BS/BA degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field from a regionally accredited university
• 5+ years of purchasing experience
• 3+ years of manufacturing environment experience is a plus
• Experience managing multiple commodities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with D365 and SAP is a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in purchasing direct materials, managing supplier relationships, and implementing commodity strategies to drive cost efficiencies. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced in negotiating costs while maintaining inventory levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Purchasing Experience
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Cost Negotiation
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
• Inventory Management

Hard Skills

• Purchasing
• Inventory Management
• Cost Negotiation
• Supplier Evaluation
• Order Management
• KPI Monitoring
• Risk Mitigation
• Commodity Strategy Implementation
• Production Issue Resolution
• NCR Processing

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Skills
• Strong Verbal Skills
• Effective Collaboration
• Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to Detail

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain
• Manufacturing Environment
• Dynamic Fast Paced Environment
• Intercompany Purchasing

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• D365
• SAP