Buyer II
T.M. Cobb Company, California, MO, United States
Our manufacturing company operates five manufacturing plants, four distribution warehouses, and five sales offices. We pride ourselves that over the years, our constant has been the persistence of our Founder's original vision: To supply lumber and building material dealers with a wide selection of quality products, knowledgeable and responsive service, and fair prices. Over half of our employees have been here for 20+ years - a direct reflection of our company's commitment to excellence.
The Buyer II is a results-driven, analytical, and team-oriented professional responsible for executing purchasing activities that ensure material availability aligns with production and customer demand. This role requires strong ownership of purchase order accuracy, proactive supplier management, and a solid understanding of supply chain operations.
The Buyer II partners cross-functionally with Purchasing, Sales, Planning, and Logistics to maintain a reliable and cost-effective supply chain while continuously identifying opportunities for improvement. This position is designed for individuals looking to expand their impact, with a clear path for growth into a Purchasing Supervisor role based on performance, leadership, and business acumen.
Hourly Range: $31.00 to $35.00 (Based on experience)
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Position is located in Riverside, CA and is in-person.
Up to 15% of travel may be required.
Core Purchasing Responsibilities
Convert MRP (Buy Plan) signals into accurate and timely purchase orders
Issue and manage purchase orders, including changes, confirmations, and acknowledgements
Validate supplier pricing and ensure accuracy across all systems and documentation
Maintain accurate PO data, including dates, quantities, and costs
Review and process daily order acknowledgments
Monitor open purchase orders and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding items
Expediting & Order Management
Proactively expedite critical materials to prevent shortages or production delays
Track and manage partial shipments to ensure order completeness
Communicate with suppliers to resolve delivery issues and maintain lead time commitments
Maintain visibility of order status and elevate risks as needed
Maintain regular communication with suppliers to review performance and delivery schedules
Track shipments and ensure timely updates on delivery status
Address and resolve quality concerns in coordination with internal teams
Build and maintain strong, professional supplier relationships
Inventory & Material Availability Management
Monitor inbound materials and identify potential shortages or supply risks
Escalate high-risk or constrained items to Purchasing leadership
Manage reorder points and order frequency to balance inventory levels and avoid excess
Review and validate Buy Plan recommendations to ensure alignment with actual demand
Master Data & System Accuracy
Maintain accurate item master data, including pack sizes, costs, and order quantities
Identify and communicate required updates to lead times, MOQs, or system parameters
Report and troubleshoot system or Buy Plan issues impacting purchasing signals
Purchase order accuracy and data integrity
On-time order placement and supplier delivery performance
Achievement of departmental KPIs
Effectiveness of supplier communication
Continuous improvement in purchasing processes
Stock-out KPI understanding and taking proactive actions
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Purchasing, Material Planning, or Demand Planning
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables, and Power Query)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of supply chain best practices and market awareness
Experience with Microsoft Teams required; Power BI experience is a plus
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Travel Requirements: Travel may be required to meet suppliers.
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
T.M. Cobb/ Haley Brothers, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
T.M. Cobb does not hire anyone under the age of 18.
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The Buyer II is a results-driven, analytical, and team-oriented professional responsible for executing purchasing activities that ensure material availability aligns with production and customer demand. This role requires strong ownership of purchase order accuracy, proactive supplier management, and a solid understanding of supply chain operations.
The Buyer II partners cross-functionally with Purchasing, Sales, Planning, and Logistics to maintain a reliable and cost-effective supply chain while continuously identifying opportunities for improvement. This position is designed for individuals looking to expand their impact, with a clear path for growth into a Purchasing Supervisor role based on performance, leadership, and business acumen.
Hourly Range: $31.00 to $35.00 (Based on experience)
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Position is located in Riverside, CA and is in-person.
Up to 15% of travel may be required.
Core Purchasing Responsibilities
Convert MRP (Buy Plan) signals into accurate and timely purchase orders
Issue and manage purchase orders, including changes, confirmations, and acknowledgements
Validate supplier pricing and ensure accuracy across all systems and documentation
Maintain accurate PO data, including dates, quantities, and costs
Review and process daily order acknowledgments
Monitor open purchase orders and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding items
Expediting & Order Management
Proactively expedite critical materials to prevent shortages or production delays
Track and manage partial shipments to ensure order completeness
Communicate with suppliers to resolve delivery issues and maintain lead time commitments
Maintain visibility of order status and elevate risks as needed
Maintain regular communication with suppliers to review performance and delivery schedules
Track shipments and ensure timely updates on delivery status
Address and resolve quality concerns in coordination with internal teams
Build and maintain strong, professional supplier relationships
Inventory & Material Availability Management
Monitor inbound materials and identify potential shortages or supply risks
Escalate high-risk or constrained items to Purchasing leadership
Manage reorder points and order frequency to balance inventory levels and avoid excess
Review and validate Buy Plan recommendations to ensure alignment with actual demand
Master Data & System Accuracy
Maintain accurate item master data, including pack sizes, costs, and order quantities
Identify and communicate required updates to lead times, MOQs, or system parameters
Report and troubleshoot system or Buy Plan issues impacting purchasing signals
Purchase order accuracy and data integrity
On-time order placement and supplier delivery performance
Achievement of departmental KPIs
Effectiveness of supplier communication
Continuous improvement in purchasing processes
Stock-out KPI understanding and taking proactive actions
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Purchasing, Material Planning, or Demand Planning
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables, and Power Query)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of supply chain best practices and market awareness
Experience with Microsoft Teams required; Power BI experience is a plus
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Travel Requirements: Travel may be required to meet suppliers.
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
T.M. Cobb/ Haley Brothers, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
T.M. Cobb does not hire anyone under the age of 18.
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