Buyer

Level 1 | Purchasing

Reports To	Materials and Supply Chain Manager	Department	Supply Chain
Classification	Exempt, Full-Time	Direct Reports	None
Travel	Minimal / periodic, as business needs require

Job Purpose

The Buyer’s primary responsibilities encompass inventory control, vendor relations, price negotiations, and Purchase Order processing.

Duties and Responsibilities

Excellent Communication skills and Professionalism
Supports all Dept as a purchasing contact– enter purchase orders, obtain quotes, expedite, and document order confirmations notifying departments of major pricing discrepancies
Enters purchase orders and tracking of confirmation
Strong focus on cost savings and tracking
Change / update info records and source lists as requested
Assist Receiving Dept with discrepancies and information requests
Assists service field installation leads with purchase orders
Vendor Setups
Assist other Purchasing team members if needed

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
Minimum of a High School Diploma
CPSM Certification Preferred
Goal oriented cost savings experience required
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a buyer required
Strong computer related skills, including Microsoft word, excel and power point

ERP experience preferred SAP

Professional appearance

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Vendor relations experience preferred

Experience working for an industrial product manufacturing company in a purchasing/buyer capacity preferred

Experience with inventory control preferred
Ability and experience in processing Purchase Orders in a timely manner

Additional Qualifications

Mechanical aptitude preferred

Working Conditions

Mostly stationary work with occasional movement throughout the facility to access files, office machinery, etc. Works at a desk and a computer screen for extended periods of time. Employee must be able to manually enter data into the computer system and understand the screen and images that appear. Frequently lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs. Use of hands to hold, lift and handle materials. Occasional climbing, bending and squatting.

Job Description Acknowledgment

This job description summarizes the primary duties and qualifications for the position. It is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of every responsibility. Duties may be adjusted based on business needs, project assignments, and management direction.

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