The Professional Buyer II is responsible for the purchase of raw materials, services, tooling, and office supplies required for the manufacture of a finish product. Purchases these items by determining the best price, quality, delivery, and inventory.

This position will serve our Rheem Parts Division, located in Randleman, NC.

Research products, prepares purchase orders, and places orders, and selects vendors.
Organizes product information and tracks back orders.
Obtains materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
Studies market trends, interviews vendors, and recommends sources of supply.
Analyzes quotations received, selects or recommends suppliers, and schedules deliveries.
Maintains filing system for purchase orders, insurance certificates, MSO, scrap reports, Parts Per Million) PPM reports, and other related documents.
Updates, communicates, and maintains information that relates to correspondence between suppliers, material control and purchasing.
Maintains and updates information in the system on part numbers, pricing, freight terms, payment terms and addresses.
Works with Material Control and Accounts payable with researching packing slips, invoices, and receiving problems.
Mails Out correspondences internally and externally, packing items for shipping out to suppliers and follow up to suppliers for verification of receipt.
Coordinate Engineering Change Requests with Research & Development.
Work directly with suppliers, by submitting prints on new parts; bar coding; payment on receipts; submission of PPMs; and corrective actions.
Performs other duties as assigned

Bachelors degree in related field.
3+ years of experience in procurement and/or purchasing
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Basic mathematical skills including the ability to calculate discounts and percentages.
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a matrix team environment.
Demonstrated capabilities in planning, organization, integration, and control with respect to the buying function.

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At Rheem, we are dedicated to bringing comfort to people’s lives. As a leading global manufacturer of heating, cooling and water heating equipment, we are innovating all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. It is an exciting challenge that requires a team of talented, passionate people with a diverse set of skills. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem, and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.
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