Buyer II

Job Description The Buyer II supports the Buying Team by expanding product selection, setting up new vendors and items, maintaining the product catalog, and managing pricing across multiple suppliers. This role coordinates new product launches, oversees product cost and retail pricing, maintains product content and images, and manages vendor relationships. The Buyer II also provides support and training as a backup to the Control Buyer while owning key procure-to-pay activities and resolving invoice and supplier payment issues. Responsibilities Assist the Buying Team in expanding product selection by setting up new vendors and new items in the catalog. Maintain the product catalog, including product cost, retail price, content descriptions, and images. Coordinate new product launches from initial setup through readiness for sale. Manage day-to-day vendor relations, ensuring timely communication and follow-up. Support and train as a backup to the Control Buyer when needed. Own the procure-to-pay process for indirect purchasing, ensuring accuracy and compliance from purchase order creation through supplier payment. Resolve invoice issues such as double spend, overbilling, incorrect billing, and supplier payment discrepancies. Provide administrative procurement support including vendor onboarding and vendor outreach. Coordinate non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with vendors and manage related documentation. Send and receive requests for proposals (RFPs) and gather pricing and terms from suppliers. Analyze supplier pricing and proposals to support sourcing and purchasing decisions. Manage procurement documentation and maintain accurate records for purchasing and supply chain activities. Support general supply chain and inventory-related purchasing needs as required. Work effectively in a highly demanding, fast-paced, and collegial environment where teamwork is essential. Essential Skills 5+ years of purchasing and procurement experience, ideally in an indirect buyer role. Hands-on procurement and sourcing experience, including RFP management, vendor management, and pricing analysis. Strong problem-solving skills for resolving invoice issues such as double spend, overbilling, incorrect billing, and supplier payment concerns. Ability to own and manage the end-to-end procure-to-pay process. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple vendors and NDAs simultaneously. Effective written and verbal communication skills for vendor outreach and internal collaboration. Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint. Experience using Coupa or similar procurement systems. Experience working in a large company environment comparable in scale and complexity to Amazon. High level of attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data management. Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications Understanding of data management and databases to support catalog maintenance and pricing analysis. Experience with supply chain, purchase order management, and inventory-related purchasing. Experience in administrative procurement support, including vendor onboarding and documentation management. Ability to coordinate and track NDAs and other legal or compliance-related procurement documents. Experience gathering and analyzing pricing from multiple suppliers to support cost-effective purchasing decisions. Comfort working in a highly demanding environment that values collaboration, collegiality, and teamwork. WASHINGTON ONLY if this position offers additional benefits other than those listed below, you must also include that detailed information in the posting. (Ex. Employees will also receive 10 days of vacation leave/PTO annually in addition to paid sick leave provided by Washington state law or local ordinances) Requirements Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classif…

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