Buyer II Position Available In Blount, Tennessee

Buyer II
Maryville, TN, United States

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

Under moderate supervision, negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers and prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, supplies and services at assigned location. Identifies potential new suppliers by evaluating supplier information relevant to company needs as well as participating in pricing negotiation. Acts as a resource for less experienced personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Sources and procures equipment, services and other supplies for company location or product line assigned.
Coordinates activities for existing suppliers. Conducts on-going price negotiations. Identifies potential new suppliers; collects, analyzes and evaluates supplier information; and makes recommendations to management. Creates, compiles and distributes Request for Quotes (RFQ’s) to suppliers. Negotiates pricing and terms for contracts with new identified suppliers. Conducts ongoing and annual cost reduction analysis. Creates presentations and reports out to management.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. Requires 2-5 years of direct experience.
A combination of degree and experience can be considered.

Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Purchasing procedures and terms
Excellent written and oral communication skills and good presentation skills
Competent level of experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
Analytical skills
Ability to calculate mathematical figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and percentages Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong customer service skills
Ability to work as part of a team

Benefits Summary:

Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program 401K with 4% company match Bonus Program Wellness Program Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
Tuition Reimbursement Career Development and Ongoing Training Paid holidays and vacation Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location) Volunteer opportunities Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)

Annual Salary:

$60,000-$75,000

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Typically, the position exerts up to 10 pounds of force and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move an inanimate object. Visual requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision. Physical requirements include standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Position work environment is typically indoors in pleasant, well-lighted area with comfortable temperatures and in a controlled environment where no significant amounts of dust, fumes or odors. Unavoidable accidents and health hazards are unlikely.

JOB INFO

Job Identification
20714
Job Category
Purchasing
Posting Date
04/09/2025, 08:30 AM
Job Schedule
Full time