Procurement/Supply Chain – Buyer II

Job Title: Procurement/Supply Chain – Buyer II

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa 

Employment Type: Contract-W-2 onlyCitizenship: USC, GC Rate: $32.00 per hour Position Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced Buyer II to support its Supply Chain and Contracts team. This individual will be responsible for processing purchase requisitions, creating and managing purchase orders, maintaining supplier information, and ensuring efficient procurement operations within the organization's ERP system. The ideal candidate has strong purchasing experience, excellent attention to detail, and enjoys improving procurement processes through automation and technology.   Key Responsibilities:Process purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders.Manage the complete purchase order lifecycle, from creation through closeout.Maintain and update purchase orders within the ERP system.Track and report on open and closed purchase orders and vendor spending.Support inventory and replenishment programs.Manage catalog and punch-out purchasing systems.Identify opportunities to automate procurement processes and improve operational efficiency.Support supplier relationships and company sourcing initiatives.Assist with ERP and e-Procurement system enhancements.Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and best practices.