Buyer II

Job Summary: Manages all procurement activities for assigned commodities in support of all business units.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develops and manages vendor managed inventory, long-term purchasing agreements, stocking plans and supplier contracts.
• Develops and manages long term contractual purchasing agreements
• Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers and recommends potential new suppliers (as needed)
• Determine actions needed for supply chain risk mitigation.
• Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation.
• Works with internal customers to generate and lead initiatives that will improve fill rates, inventory goals, and reduce the supply chain
• Collaborates with appropriate internal resources to identify and implement projects that improve the value of the supply chain.
• Participate in proactive teams to achieve departmental and company goals
• Provide training to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or a Health Safety and Environmental team member
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years' work-related experience
• CPM-Certified Purchasing Manager or CPSM-Certified Professional in Supply Management or CPIM-Certified in Production and Inventory Management preferred
• Must have analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage projects.
• Must have advanced computer and technological skills.
• Must be proficient with verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent ability to meet deadlines and to work under time constraints.
• Ability to participate in cross-functional teams.
• Must have valid driver's license and clean MVR.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.

Core Competencies:

• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Demonstrates Self Awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Vocational training or technical training preferred

Work Environment:

• Office Environment

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing)
• Bending
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Travel:

• May require 10% travel

Safety Sensitive Position:

• No

POSTED ON:

11/05/2025

LOCATION:

Oklahoma City, OK

DEPARTMENT:

Supply Chain