Buyer II: Strategic Purchasing & Supplier Management

CPM Holdings, Inc; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical/Dental Insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

CPM Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Buyer II to independently manage purchasing activities for assigned materials, suppliers, or categories.

The role bridges transactional buying and strategic sourcing, supporting production, inventory optimization, and cost control. Responsibilities include managing POs, demand analysis, RFQs, and sourcing; collaborating with engineering to read prints; and engaging in supplier performance and cost improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and procurement best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and make independent decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret manufacturing and fabrication prints.
• Experience purchasing fabricated parts such as machined components, weldments, laser-cut, or formed parts.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders and schedules for assigned commodities or suppliers.
• Analyze demand, inventory levels, and supplier capacity to ensure continuity of supply.
• Support RFQs and pricing reviews under guidance from senior buyers.
• Purchase fabricated parts and assemblies in alignment with engineering specifications, production needs, and cost targets.
• Support sourcing of new or revised fabricated components during engineering changes or new product introductions.
• Maintain regular communication with suppliers to manage delivery, quality, and pricing.
• Resolve routine supplier issues independently and escalate complex issues when necessary.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Indicate supply risks, including sole source exposure and support dual sourcing efforts.
• Independently read and interpret engineering prints, including tolerances, materials, finishes, and revision control.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality to clarify requirements and resolve print-related issues with suppliers.
• Ensure suppliers are quoting and manufacturing to the correct revision level.
• Partner with planning, production, and engineering teams to align material flow with manufacturing needs.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and material substitutions.
• Identify and help reduce excess, obsolete, or slow-moving inventory.
• Support cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements within purchasing workflows.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and internal controls.

Job description

CPM Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Buyer II to independently manage purchasing activities for assigned materials, suppliers, or categories.

The role bridges transactional buying and strategic sourcing, supporting production, inventory optimization, and cost control. Responsibilities include managing POs, demand analysis, RFQs, and sourcing; collaborating with engineering to read prints; and engaging in supplier performance and cost improvement initiatives.