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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Wausau Window and Wall Systems Position Summary As Buyer II, you will manage and direct the procurement of assigned commodities for the Architectural Framing Systems (AFS) procurement organization. In this role, you will be responsible for executing commodities strategies, maintaining supplier performance, negotiating favorable commercial agreements, and improving and enhancing quality of purchases and timeliness of deliveries. Responsibilities Coordinate and oversee the purchase of materials for assigned commodities across the AFS organization. Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost-effectiveness, reliability, and other relevant criteria. Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure optimal terms and conditions. Process RFQs, evaluate bids and qualify suppliers. Participate in procurement planning activities, development of overall strategies, and source selection meetings. Complete all required file documentation, such as justification for award memorandums, price and/or cost analysis memorandums, etc. Manage supplier communication and understand market trends. Monitor supplier performance through scorecard management and address supplier performance issues, cost of poor performance or corrective actions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Enterprise Category Leaders to develop, implement, and execute strategic sourcing strategies that drive efficiency, cost savings, and process improvement. Manage supplier communication and understand market trends. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure optimal pricing, delivery, and service levels. Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities and deliver productivity goals for the organization. Experience & Skills Experience: Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field 3 - 5 years of business experience in supply chain Previous experience with Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) systems Additional Qualifications: Exposure to the complex tasks within the job function. Experience implementing improvements or establishing procurement industry best practices across functional areas. Understanding of procurement Source to Pay technologies. MRP and ERP technology background in support of the Source to Pay process. Demonstrated experience dealing with cross-functional teams. Supplier negotiation background. Competencies Effective Communication - Effectively expresses self clearly and accurately to all audiences. Uses correct grammar, punctuations and spelling in written communications. Writes in a way that is understandable and tailored to the audience. Decision Making - Recognizes issues, problems or opportunities and determines whether action is needed. Includes others in decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information. The ability to... For full info follow application link. Equal Employment Opportunity/Women/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/8802317A65874E44