Buyer II

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Procurement team as a Buyer II. Summary The Buyer II is responsible for purchase order management. Key aspects of purchase order management include understanding of terms and conditions of purchase orders, purchase order acknowledgement, and tracking, monitoring, and reporting of delivery. The primary responsibility of the Buyer is to support the Category Management team by conducting administrative tasks including but not limited to placing purchase orders, expediting, invoice reconciliation, spot buys, reporting, negotiating new or extended payment terms, and approving invoices.

Responsibilities

• Providing and facilitating quotation of products from supply base in a timely manner to support HWIs revenue growth goals and lower freight costs to support overall cost reduction goals
• Processing invoices and prioritizing orders for suppliers by understanding HWIs business needs
• Processing purchase orders, monitoring and communicating order status and delivery dates to ensure on time delivery and payment
• Assisting in resolving issues related to assigned international suppliers and/or product lines including delivery, quality, and claims
• Managing and developing tracking initiatives related to purchasing activities for metric reporting
• Completing administrative duties related to purchasing, including but not limited to supplier credit applications, reporting, negotiating new or extended payment terms, and approving invoices

Requirements:

• B.S. degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Science, or related field
• The Buyer II requires two (2) – four (4) years of professional experience with commodities purchasing in a manufacturing environment
• SPSM (Senior Professional in Supply Management) Certification, CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) Certification or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) Certification a plus
• Requires experience in quantitative analytics
• Requires computer operation skills including, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced excel expertise
• Requires strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Requires strong analytical skills and the ability to assemble and quickly analyze data to make purchasing decisions
• Requires time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priority projects at the same time
• Requires the ability to solve business problems independently

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time sitting, and talking or hearing; 1/3 to 2/3 of time standing, walking, using hands/fingers to handle and/or feel and reaching with hands and arms; less than 1/3 of time climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
• Lifting: Requires lifting up to 10 pounds less than 1/3 of time.
• Vision: Requires accurate close, distance and color vision, and the ability to focus.
• Environment: Requires more than 2/3 of time in an office setting with very limited exposure; less than 1/3 of time exposed to wet/humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, and extreme heat/cold.
• Noise: Requires exposure to moderate noise conditions.