Buyer

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POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for coordinating activities involved with procuring & obtaining timely delivery of goods and services. The type of buying will include raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies for the company. Will maintain manual or computerized procurement records, items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality, and inventories.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Procurement

• Utilizes all available sources including catalogs, commerce publications directories, AND internet, in order to find the best suppliers for total value including price and quality.
• Thorough working knowledge and experience with purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge and ability to negotiate best vendor terms, quality, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and scheduling requirements.
• Communicates with vendors on all purchase orders.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, quality and delivery schedule.
• Prepares purchase orders for bid requests.
• Reviews order status and contacts vendors to find out status of an order.
• Interfaces with all departments and resolves problems and issues with needed purchase items.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Directs and formulates procedures and policies to make certain materials are available or delivered when needed
• Utilizes Supplier Quality Manual to evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, service, availability, and reliability.
• Responsible for managing the Supplier Quality Program by coordinating with the Quality Manager to ensure supplier performance results are documented and reviewed on a quarterly basis to be compliant with customer specs.
• Coordinates supplier audits and selection, through the use of the Supplier Quality Manual, to assure a robust supply chain.
• Contacts vendors with discrepancies regarding quantity and/or quality.

Inventory

• Manages Inventory Cycle Counting process specified in Inventory Policy. Reports results.
• Manages stock obsolescence section of Inventory Policy.
• Manages raw material and supply inventories through computer information system to insure proper stocking levels and on-time delivery of material to each department.
• Participates in physical inventory.

Competencies & Skills

• Analytical – the individual synthesizes complex or diverse information
• Problem Solving – the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Oral communication – the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings
• Delegation – the individual delegates work assignments, gives the authority to work independently, sets expectations and monitors delegated activities
• Quality Management – the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Judgment - the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions
• Planning/Organizing – the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans
• Good communication skills
• Flexibility
• Good phone skills and a pleasant manner
• Solid product knowledge
• Tenacity

PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Background in materials purchasing
• Experience with MRP and Inventory Control concepts
• Knowledge of ERP Software and/or Crystal Reports