buyer ii

Location: Onsite in La Porte, IN 

Job Type: Full Time / Contract 

Work Authorization: No Sponsorship

The A.C.Coy company has an immediate opening for Buyer II.  Ideal candidates must have 5-7 years or relevant procurement experience.

Material Procurement

• Purchase materials from approved suppliers at the best overall value consistent with quality, delivery, and quantity requirements
• Request material quotes, review submissions, negotiate favorable terms, and place orders in alignment with vendor LTAs
• Verify supplier approval status, prepare purchase orders, receive materials, and ensure material specifications and certifications are met
• Update and maintain the MRP system accurately, ensuring data integrity for planning and scheduling
• Monitor material levels using MRP and planning spreadsheets to identify shortages or negative deltas and ensure sufficient supply to meet plant schedules

• Follow established procedures to manage all administrative activities related to material procurement
• Retain required mill certifications, specifications, and supporting documentation for regulatory and internal compliance
• Under the direction of the Senior Buyer and Production Control Manager, manage administrative tasks related to inter‑group sales of excess materials
• Manage the administrative processes associated with scrap sales, including preparing scrap lists, issuing bid requests, coordinating deliveries, and retaining sales and bid documentation.

• Maintain thorough and proactive communication with internal customers, including Shipping, Sales, and Quality departments, to provide updates and respond to information requests
• Oversee supplier review processes, including tracking performance metrics and corrective action activities
• Coordinate delivery schedules and quality issues related to inbound materials and scrap activities

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5–7 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Communication Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write clear, concise correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small‑group settings to employees, customers, and clients

Math Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages
• Ability to interpret bar graphs

Reasoning & Problem‑Solving:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions
• Ability to address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Technical Skills:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Demonstrated experience using MRP systems