Buyer A

GENERAL FUNCTION:
Performs broad assignments requiring extensive/specialized knowledge of procurement practices, procedures, sources, and materials.

TYPICAL DUTIES: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

• Reviews vendor network to ascertain supplier's competitiveness and performance.
• Recommends additions and deletions of vendors to and from vender roster.
• Monitors inventory for appropriate balance between adequate supply and over-supply.
• Obtains quotes, negotiates price and terms, and places orders.
• Arranges shipment and transfers of materials.
• Inputs purchasing information to automated data handling system.
• Processes invoices, debits, and credits.
• Resolves issues with suppliers concerning discrepancies in prices, terms, returns, shortages, or quality by renegotiating price, replacement, or back charges.
• Consults with manufacturing personnel to evaluate purchased products, reschedule orders, determine new procurement requirements, and resolve invoicing and shipment issues.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of all phases of purchasing activities for industry products, industry regulations, and company standards.
• Ability to achieve reasonable procurement outcomes with consistency.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Experience using Microsoft suite, especially Excel.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication, teamwork, collaboration, and relationship management.
  
  DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:
  Completion of two years of college level course work with major emphasis in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration and considerable professional level purchasing experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  
  

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