JOB TITLE: Buyer II

DEPARTMENT: Purchasing

REPORTS TO: CFO

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of this role is managing tactical procure-to-pay processes to support manufacturing operations while ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic sourcing objectives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role requires strong communication skills to work effectively across internal teams and suppliers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders (POs) in alignment with approved requisitions and supplier agreements.
• Monitor open POs to ensure timely delivery and work with suppliers to resolve issues such as delays, quantity discrepancies, or invoicing errors. Escalate recurring issues to sourcing for deeper evaluation.
• Maintain accurate procurement records within the ERP system, ensuring data integrity and compliance with company standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, planning, and warehouse teams to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules.
• Coordinate with accounts payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely payments.
• Convert sourcing strategies into actionable purchase orders, ensuring compliance with negotiated contracts, pricing, and terms.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics (e.g., on-time delivery, lead times) and report recurring issues to the sourcing team for review.
• Provide real-time feedback on supplier challenges, market conditions, and opportunities for cost savings or process improvements.
• Implement cost-saving measures identified by the sourcing team, such as consolidating purchases or switching to preferred suppliers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers regarding order status, delivery schedules, lead times, and general inquiries.
• Expedite orders when necessary to support production timelines and escalate recurring issues to the sourcing team.
• Support supplier audits by providing necessary procurement data and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline procure-to-pay workflows and collaborate with the sourcing and IT teams to implement system or process improvements.
• Support the development of best practices for procurement operations to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Travel less than 10% for vendor meetings, which may include international travel
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

• High School diploma, or equivalent. College degree preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Manufacturing and/or Warehouse setting.

SOFT SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Team player with excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Critical thinker who approaches problems in a consistent and systematic way to bring solutions that resolve the root problem.
• Solid planning / scheduling skills, with a dedication in meeting deadlines.
• Detail oriented with high degree of accuracy.
• Strong ability to forecast using historical usage patterns, a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk about the facility as needed. Comfort and ability to be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors, heat and cold.

 

Employee Benefits

• Health / Wellness
  • Medical / Dental / Vision Plans Available
  • If you are on our medical plan:
    • We contribute up to $600/year into your Health Savings Account (HSA) for health-related expenses. This is yours to keep and you never lose it.
    • If you are on our $3,300 plan, Rhino will reimburse you a portion of your health claims after your deductible is met.
    • Rhino offers a reimbursement of monthly fitness membership dues, up to a maximum of $50 per calendar month (must make a minimum of 12 visits per month), which could make your gym membership FREE.
    • Nurse Line 800-551-0859. Call 24/7 to talk to a Nurse about health questions.
  • FREE $25,000 term life insurance and matching accidental death and dismemberment benefit for eligible employees.
  • FREE Short-term disability AND Long-term disability income protection for eligible employees.
  • Other voluntary benefits available through Unum – quarterly enrollment.

• Retirement
  • 401k Match - employer matches $0.50 for each $1.00 you save up to 5% of your compensation.
  • Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus. We make money, you get a bonus.

• Vacation Time / Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employed here for One to Four Years – You earn Two Weeks (80 Hours)
  • Employed here for Five to Nine Years – You earn Three Weeks (120 Hours)
  • Employed here for 10 + Years – You earn Four Weeks (160 Hours)

• Employee Discount on products – Save a bunch of cash when buying our products!

• Verizon Discount – Save up to 17% on your monthly bill and up to 25% on accessories
  • Visit this website to claim discount: https://www.verizon.com/discount-program/
  • If you have a work email make sure to use @rhinomade.com to qualify
    • If you don’t, they have other ways to verify your employment. Follow their steps.