buyer ii resume example

· Review and interpret drawing to determine best sources to request quotations.

· Send out request for quotations per DFAR competition requirements.

• Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
• Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
• Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
• Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
• Developed and improved account relationships.
• Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs and maintain quality standards.
• Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
• Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
• Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
• Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.

· Negotiate pricing with suppliers to ensure the best price and lead-time are provided at time of quotation.

· Issue purchase orders to approved suppliers based on MRP demand.

· Strong background in government requirements to ensure all DFAR requirements are met.

· Manage purchase orders cradle to grave.

· Training all new buyers coming into the department

· Liaison with supplier to ensure all questions and concerns with engineering, quality and logistics are provided ensuring 100% quality product is received.

· Created processes for onboarding new suppliers.

· Source and qualify new suppliers.

· Specialist in the following commodities: Machining – simple to complex, Tubing, Castings, Forgings, Electronic Components, Electronic Assemblies, Commercial off the shelf hardware (COTS), Non-standardized hardware, Nameplates, Springs, Gears, Washers, Seals, Filters, Bearings, Stampings, Spinning