The buyer is responsible for procuring and expediting materials and/or services required, when needed, at the least total cost, which meets or exceeds our expected quality required.
- investigate sources to satisfy requirements for materials and/or services which will assure dependable and economical supply.
- place orders with appropriate sources, giving complete instructions as to specifications and delivery requirements.
- establish effective channels of communication between company and our suppliers that ensure the least total cost and delivery dates consistent with our requirements.
- conducts cost reduction programs for material and/or services by obtaining competitive quotes from established prospective suppliers.
- actively pursues cost reductions.
- correct and approve price and quantity discrepancies between our supplier’s invoice and our purchase orders.
- maintains records pertaining to the materials, services, costs, lead-times, and suppliers.
- perform daily clerical duties as required, including but not limited to, rma’s, sales orders, and processing.
- other duties as assigned.
*requirements*:
- excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- excellent spelling and grammar required.
- experience reading and analyzing business contracts.
- familiar with microsoft office word and excel.
- familiar with sap.
- proven ability to perform effectively and multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- proven ability to remain professional under pressure.
- proven strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- proven to be solution-oriented and open to other perspectives.
- high school diploma or equivalent required.
- ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
- ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- must be accurate, orderly, creative, and attentive to detail.