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Buyer II
Job Description
Buyer II – Tuscaloosa, AL
Salary: $80K
Relocation Assistance Available
Complete Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO & Holiday Pay
Salary: $80K
Relocation Assistance Available
Complete Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO & Holiday Pay
Sirius Staffing is seeking an experienced Buyer II for a direct-hire role in Tuscaloosa, AL. In this position, you'll be responsible for procuring engineered equipment, spare parts, chemicals, materials, supplies, and contracted services, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery. This is a strategic purchasing role supporting operations at a leading industrial facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and procure engineered equipment, warehouse spare parts, operational chemicals, materials, and services—ensuring the best overall value in terms of price, quality, and lead time.
- Develop and negotiate supply agreements using advanced procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
- Leverage company-wide spend data to implement value-added supply programs and long-term sourcing strategies.
- Implement and maintain electronic procurement tools, including EDI systems, to streamline and automate purchasing processes for warehouse inventory management.
- Obtain and evaluate competitive bids and proposals, analyze complex offers, and make recommendations based on best value.
- Collaborate with engineering firms, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure optimal sourcing and coordination of goods and services.
- Conduct market analysis and forecasting for key commodities, identifying risks in the supply chain and taking proactive steps to address price, quality, or availability issues.
- Identify and pre-qualify new suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, reliability, and the lowest total cost of ownership.
- Address supplier performance issues and expedite orders when necessary to meet operational needs.
- Manage the addition of new spare parts to inventory, ensuring accurate commercial documentation and data.
- Conduct supplier performance reviews to assess compliance and support continuous improvement efforts.
- Research product specifications and conduct value analysis to ensure products meet functional requirements at the lowest cost.
- Serve as a team leader and mentor to junior purchasing staff, supporting cross-training and knowledge sharing.
- Review contractual agreements to ensure they meet company standards before legal review and final execution.
- Use the ERP system (Oracle/JD Edwards EnterpriseOne) to generate purchase orders and track procurement card transactions.
- Utilize the corporate purchasing card program for low-dollar purchases.
- Provide backup support to other buyers or the purchasing coordinator as needed.
- Contribute to departmental and company-wide procurement goals and initiatives with minimal supervision.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Management is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in purchasing or supply chain; experience in petroleum refining, petrochemical, or chemical processing industries is strongly preferred.
- Must possess both technical and commercial knowledge in purchasing highly specialized, engineered equipment.
- Strong ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional integrity are essential.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Proficient in business software applications and enterprise procurement systems.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Results-driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Valid driver's license required.
Sirius Staffing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.
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