buyer

Job Purpose:

Maintains operations by purchasing materials, equipment, and supplies; expediting delivery.



Duties:

* Determines purchasing requirements by reviewing inventories and purchase requests.



* Determines specifications by analyzing use requirements; consulting with users.



* Identifies suppliers by researching materials, equipment, and supplies availability; evaluating alternatives; verifying supplier performance record and certification.



* Obtains quotes by forwarding requirements to supplier.



* Places orders by negotiating price, terms, and delivery.



* Ensures materials, equipment, and supplies availability by tracking and expediting delivery.



* Resolves discrepancies by comparing purchase order to delivery documentation; obtaining credits and refunds.



* Maintains historical records by filing and retrieving purchasing documents.



* Improves quality results by analyzing materials, equipment, supplies, and supplier reliability; recommending changes.



* Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.



 

Skills/Qualifications:

Inventory Control, Organization, Supply Management, Documentation Skills, Verbal Communication, Tracking Budget Expenses, Vendor Relationships, Building Relationships, Independence, Decision Making, Control Engineering

 

Benefits include: 401K, health insurance, vacation, holiday, and sick pay.