Strategic Buyer II – Materials & Supply Chain

Fike Corporation; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Fike Corporation in Blue Springs, MO is seeking a Buyer II to manage supplier relationships, execute purchasing activities, and maintain material availability to support production and operations.

The role emphasizes replenishment, PO management, and coordination across multiple internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and continuous supply. A Bachelor’s degree and purchasing experience are required, with preferred certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Two years or more purchasing experience.
• Knowledge of Supply Management, Materials Resource Planning concepts and material replenishment processes.
• Knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day supply flow and replenishment activities including PO management, blanket orders, shortages, expediting, returns and inventory replenishment.
• Manage vendor scorecards and supplier relationships; monitor delivery commitments and resolve routine issues.
• Assist with demand signals review and maintain inventory levels per replenishment strategies.
• Coordinate across Planning, Customer Experience, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Receiving and Accounting to ensure continuity of supply.
• Maintain purchasing/planning data in business systems and follow policies and governance.
• Resolve routine operational issues and escalate significant risks when appropriate.
• Support execution of supply chain strategy through purchasing execution and supplier coordination.

Skills

Analytical

Records management

Inventory

Verbal and written communication

Computer applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

JDEdwards

SalesForce

Job description

Fike Corporation in Blue Springs, MO is seeking a Buyer II to manage supplier relationships, execute purchasing activities, and maintain material availability to support production and operations.

The role emphasizes replenishment, PO management, and coordination across multiple internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and continuous supply. A Bachelor’s degree and purchasing experience are required, with preferred certifications.