Procurement Buyer II

TEKBERRY; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

TEKBERRY is seeking a Procurement Buyer II to support our client in a fast-paced manufacturing and production setting in Wilmington, NC. The role focuses on inventory purchasing, supplier coordination, and cost control to ensure seamless production flow.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of supply chain experience, proficiency with SAP/PeopleSoft and Excel, and strong problem-solving and teamwork skills. This is a contract W2 position with daytime hours and no remote work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of demonstrated success in supply chain functions.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or SAP.
• Proficient in Excel and analytical tools.
• Strong prioritization and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Inventory purchasing.
• Manage selected inventory items in support of Production needs.
• Analysis replenishment for commodity/special ordering and buys.
• Review order confirmation and change orders.
• Check order issues and expedites for inventory items assigned.
• Manage PO closure reports for change/resolution.
• Ongoing supply management for items - ROP/Max.
• Follow-up on information requests for vendors and purchasing parts.

Skills

Supply chain experience

PeopleSoft/SAP

Excel

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Procurement Buyer II
Pay Rate: $28.00/hr.
Employment Type: Contract W2
Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:00am to 6:00pm)
Location: Wilmington, NC
Job Code: JPC-12638

Tekberry is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Procurement Buyer II to support our client in a fast-paced manufacturing and production environment.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Inventory Purchasing
• Manage selected inventory items in support of Production needs
• Analysis Replenishment for commodity/ special ordering and buys
• Review order confirmation and change orders
• Check order issues and expedites for inventory items assigned
• Manage PO closure reports for change/resolution
• Ongoing supply management for items - ROP/Max
• Follow-up on information requests for vendors and purchasing parts

Required Education:

• Prefer a bachelor's or associate degree or equivalent work experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or Technical

Required Years and Area of Skills:

• 3+ years of demonstrated success in Supply Chain functions in areas such as Storeroom, Procurement, Planning, or customer care functions.
• Strong team skills; ability to function effectively as a contributing team member
• Self-starter, reliable and resourceful; willing to take on tasks for self-improvement and/or alleviate workloads in other areas
• Experience with PeopleSoft/SAP
• Experience with analytical tools (Proficient Excel preferred, etc. ...)
• Effective task prioritization with ability to multi-task
• Conflict Management / Problem Solving
• Highest level of interpersonal skills: tact, patience, flexibility and courtesy
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all levels and gains trust and respect
• Maintain composure and quality work during variations of work schedule, priorities and under tight deadlines

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of how to handle proprietary drawings/parts
• Knowledge of fundamental inventory control procedures
• Ability to work as team member and / or leader. Ability to work with engineering / technical customers and suppliers to achieve win-win outcomes
• Communicate effectively with internal customers and external suppliers
• Understand customer requirements and support the development of strategies to meet or exceed those expectations
• Serve as a change agent to develop, communicate and execute new ideas and methods to make the organization more effective
• Problem Solving / Issue Resolution skills
• Quick Learner of Procurement policies, processes, and tools

Inventory value & Vendor Management:

• Manage selected inventory items assigned to support production and control costs on inventory for the entire part life cycle from new parts to obsolescence.
• Support and align parts to corporate contract suppliers
• Enter new supplier data along with banking changes in corporate system
• Investigate supplier invoice issues

Accounting Interaction:

• Follow accounting requirements and direction for inventory items
• Investigation standard cost, item codes, capital spares, transaction issues, account issues, etc. as needed
• Processing inventory items credits and issues
• Compile monthly purchase order report follow-up per audit requirements
• Resolve Received not Billed part issues with suppliers

Hours of work/Work Schedule/Flextime:

• Often a longer than an 8 hour work day is needed to accomplish all the tasks in this position, to ensure production coverage, including a flexible lunch hour for coverage is often needed. All hours are in the office, no work from home as we support production.

Tekberry, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Tekberry is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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