Professional Buyer II

Rheem•Oxnard, CA

2d•$60,588 - $96,768•Onsite

About The Position

Professional Buyer II is responsible for the purchase of raw materials, services, tooling, and office supplies required for the manufacture of a finished product. Purchase these items through comprehensive analysis of raw material inventory planning and optimal safety stock level with best price, quality and timely delivery for production. This position will serve our Raypak Division, located in Oxnard, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent years of relevant experience
May require vocational or technical education in addition to prior work experience
Typically requires 3+ years of experience in Purchasing/Sourcing
Experience in procurement and/or purchasing management
Experience in raw material inventory planning
Experience in sourcing NPI (New Product Introduction)
Experience in managing suppliers (Domestic / Overseas)
Experience in commodity purchases (steel, copper, electronics, etc.)
Strong analytical and reasoning skills; must be capable of prioritizing multiple projects
Strong planning skills and systematic organizational skills through execution
Ability to speak effectively before groups of suppliers or employees of organizations
Strong basic mathematical skills, including the ability to calculate discounts and percentages
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a matrix team environment
Excellent computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite, MRP, ERP, PLCM, BI Oracle Analytics

Responsibilities

Review and analyze demand requirements for raw materials inventory planning and create purchases orders PO issue, acknowledgement and delivery monitoring for timely arrival for production
Review past due and exceptional messages generated from ERP system. Work on shortages for recovery plan. Expedite or push out orders as needed.
Resolves discrepancies between purchase orders, receipts, invoices with AP and Receiving.
Research and source suppliers of best quality, pricing and delivery for product and services.
Studies of market trends, analyze quotations and recommend suppliers
Works with quality to ensure purchased parts are qualified adhering to Rheem’s QMS. Guide and assist suppliers in the PPAP process.
Review forecast and communicate with suppliers to ensure suppliers are prepared for future timely delivery
Monitor the ECN changes and progress with suppliers till deployment for ordering and production
Resolve payment issues (AP and suppliers) as needed
Regular meeting with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, review quality and pricing issues
Regular business review with suppliers on their performance
Work closely with operational production team to understand shortages at production and work on delivery from warehouses and suppliers
Collaboratively work with Engineering team, Quality team and supplier on quality issues.
Work with Engineering to explore alternate components for deviation or design changes when needed
As part of the NPI team, source and purchase parts to realize the timely milestones for the launch of new product.
Works with Product Management to support all life cycles of products from NPI to end of life.
Maintains and updates information in the system on part numbers, pricing, freight terms, payment terms and other related parameters.
Work with corporate commodity managers in relation to pricing, quality and supplier performance issues.
Create and maintain required reports.
Carry out CIP projects as needed
Performs other duties as assigned.