Buyer

POSITION SUMMARY

• Procures material from suppliers following industry standards and internal policies and procedures. Support business needs with on-time purchasing, placing RFQs, processing purchase orders, updating purchase order status, accurate data entry in our MRP system, negotiating prices, etc. Works with cross functional teams to ensure material availability, make demand-based purchasing decisions, and support on-time delivery. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Negotiate contracts to improve prices and terms with suppliers.
• Prepare and maintain order schedules.
• Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact business operations.
• Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities.
• Ensure purchased items meet technical engineering and quality requirements.  
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications.
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues.
• Update & ensure supplier data and product information (lead time, cost, etc.) is accurate on the ERP system.
• Monitor and advise on any purchasing and procurement issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization.
• Monitor industry trends, associated procurement strategies, and industry suppliers.
• Provide analysis on costs and review cost reduction activities.
• Prepare reports and updates when needed.
• Work closely with others in the organization and review opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement purchasing related savings opportunities.
• Conduct research for new components and suppliers.
• Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation.
• Assess and evaluate supplier performance and compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Understanding of ERP systems.
• BS degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• Purchasing training and/or certification preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements.
• Ability to communicate and work with cross functional teams.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS [mark applicable]

• Lift/Carry 10 lbs. or less _X 11-20 lbs._X 21-50 lbs._ X 51-70 lbs.__
• Must be able to sit and stand constantly _X_ Will handle/finger constantly _X_

TRAVEL

• Travel may be required.