The Buyer is responsible for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment and services necessary to support production and plant operations as economically and efficiently as possible.
Job Core Responsibilities • Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders in a timely manner and ensuring accurate information is included in the purchase order. • Responsible for commodity delivery and quality performance, including obtaining accurate delivery information from suppliers. • Direct solicitation from suppliers using a formal inquiry format, incorporating all necessary information required for seller's quotations. • Evaluate quotations received from prospective suppliers and make a decision regarding award of purchase order. • Negotiate with selected suppliers, to obtain the lowers unit cost. • Implement formal and legal contractual documentation into the purchase order, encompassing all corporate and government requirements. • Identify problem areas and initiate corrective action and establish problem resolution dates. • Maintain compliance with all corporate and divisional procurement policies and procedures as contained within the corporate Standard Practice Letters and Procurement Manual Instructions. • Provide regular and periodic reporting in areas of responsibility as directed by management
Job Specifications
Education: Bachelor Degree required; Business or Engineering preferred
Years' Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience as a Buyer/Expeditor or Material Planner
Skills: • SAP experience desirable • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to drive tasks to completion • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools