Buyer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The buyer is responsible for procuring materials, parts, services, and supplies required to support company operations in a cost-effective manner, ensuring the desired level of product quality and service.

KEY POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

· Collaborates with departments to understand specific procurement needs.

· Negotiates pricing, delivery, service, and quality with vendors as required.

· Ensures best available price for purchases of raw materials, parts, outside services, supplies, and capital equipment (given established standards for quality and service).

· Selects suppliers and procures required parts and/or services, ensuring specifications meet departmental requirements.

· Solicits and analyzes quotations from suppliers.

· Secures bids and issues purchase orders.

· Contacts suppliers in the event of delivery problems (such as shortages/overages, damages, invoicing discrepancies, etc.) and resolves the problem appropriately.

· Collaborates with departments on issues such as material substitutions, make vs. buy decisions, etc.

· Maintains documentation in accordance with departmental practice and standards.

· Informs management of market/pricing changes that may impact operations or budget.

· Complies with departmental procurement policies and procedures.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

· Proficient in use of MS Word and Excel as well as data management systems.

· Procurement experience in an industrial environment is a plus

· Familiarity with procurement principles; ability to learn and apply knowledge of raw materials.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related discipline. Equivalent related work experience may be considered.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

1-3 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, or a recent college graduate with relevant internship or work experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

This position has no physical requirements.