Buyer Jobs

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Accounts Payable/Receivables to resolve purchase price variations and ensure payments are made on time and in full
• Analyze and challenge vendor on price increases to get the best value
• Track and report monthly key spending and cost savings to upper management
• Create purchase orders in ERP and submit them to approved vendors
• Maintain meticulous purchasing and delivery records
• Manage purchases to optimize inventory levels and ensure on time delivery
• Other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned
• Collaborate and support cross functional teams to procure assigned materials
• Create and update product codes by working with respective entities
• Using system demand, determine purchase requirements using MRP reporting and buying signal s
• Get order confirmation, lead times, and delivery status and communicate to stakeholders
• Manage and update pricing, lead times, and vendor data in ERP system

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:

• Bachelor or Associate Degree in Business Management or Supply Chain Management desirable. Relevant work experience is acceptable.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical and can assess data for making purchasing decisions
• Two (2) to three (3) years of proven experience as a professional buyer
• Ability to clearly present ideas to management, peers, and suppliers
• Strong work ethic and willingness to complete tasks without time constraints
• Business savvy and can comprehend financial impacts on buying decisions
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office products
• Strong customer focus with ability to build internal and external relationships
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Sound understanding of purchasing processes and incoterms
• Organized and ability to prioritize tasks

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Normal hours with the understanding that workload can vary and must be willing to adjust accordingly to complete tasks at hand
• Typical office environment and work stations