Responsible for assisting with purchasing and tactical management of assigned suppliers. Conducts analysis and runs reports for support of Sr. Buyers. Other tasks includes but is not limited to order placement, cost savings initiatives, performance of assigned suppliers, rejections, and supplier suggestions or part moves within assigned supplier categories.
Responsibilities
Supports daily standard work, running reports and supporting Sr. Buyers in pulling drawings etc.
Assists with purchasing equipment and supplies.
May assist with bids, analyzes quotes, and conducts cost/price analyses.
Conducts transactions in Oracle related to day to day support.
Monitors past and current supplier performance ensuring compliance to all regulations, goals and objectives.
Maintains personal knowledge of the supplier, government regulations, and established purchasing practices and procedures.
Identifies and implements ideas for performance improvement.
May be the supplier representative to all internal customers.
Works with P2P on payment issues as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred with 1-2 years of business experience in an office environment.
Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Powerpoint applications.
Basic technical knowledge of equipment and be familiar with ERP/MRPII or an automated purchasing system.
Requires strong verbal and written communication skills