Buyer II

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The Buyer II is responsible for the timely and cost-effective procurement of supplies related to funeral, cemetery, and maintenance operations. This role requires an intermediate level of purchasing experience and involves sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships to ensure consistent supply and quality of materials. The position is responsible for delivering relevant analysis and reports so that appropriate decisions can be made to offer the best value to customers.

• Lead and participate in formal sourcing activities, including preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), and Requests for Information (RFIs); coordinate internal stakeholder requirements, evaluate vendor responses, lead scoring processes, and support final award recommendations
• Review supply related purchase requests: coordinate with customers to verify specifications and requirements to obtain bids and quotes; negotiate prices and terms with suppliers for the purchase of supplies
• Support contract administration activities, including drafting contract terms and scopes of work, coordinating legal and compliance reviews, monitoring key contract milestones and expirations, managing amendments or renewals, and ensuring vendor compliance with all contractual obligations
• Generate and maintain regular procurement reports, including spend analysis, category volume, cost savings, purchase price variance (PPV), and supplier scorecards, to support strategic sourcing and performance improvement initiatives
• Develop and manage relationships with national strategic indirect suppliers, assist in vendor onboarding and ensure compliance with company standards and insurance/licensing requirements
• Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, volume consolidation, alternative product evaluation, vendor negotiations, and process improvements; monitor and report on realized savings and contribute to annual cost reduction goals
• Assist with resolving invoice payment issues and discrepancies

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline
• Experience
  • Three (3) years professional experience in procuring supplies
  • Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Understanding of key financial and market principals
  • Ability to communicate with associates at all levels of the organization
  • Proven ability to work both independently and within a team environment
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment

• Work Environment
  • Work indoors during all seasons and weather conditions
  • Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required
  • Standard business dress required when in contact with families
• Work Postures
  • Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day
  • Climbing stairs to access buildings as needed
• Physical Demands
  • Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage
• Work Hours
  • Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises