We are seeking a Buyer for our Valdosta, Georgia location. This Buyer will be responsible for all facets of purchasing including the identification of high performance, cost effective suppliers; request for quotations or proposals; analysis quotations and proposals to determine the most prudent purchase alternative; negotiate the most favorable prices and terms; placement and administration of Purchase Orders.
Duties:
Analyze purchase requisitions to determine the appropriate source of supply based on cost and material availability
Conduct the appropriate level of price/cost analysis to obtain the most favorable economical purchase
Perform purchase Order administration in order to assure timely deliveries of products and services
Perform purchase orders to assure that received products and services satisfy internal customer quality requirements and meets documented specifications
Maintain database for assigned suppliers in order to assure data base integrity
Support of World Class initiatives
Required:
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of two years progressively responsible purchasing (purchasing related) experience in a manufacturing environment