Buyer

Description The Buyer negotiates vendor terms, prices and schedules delivery using knowledge of budget and schedule requirements; with a focus on creating Purchase Orders and following up on them until delivery. Price out stock lists. Know components that are being ordered and be capable of suggesting alternatives to Engineering when a certain component or material cannot be obtained on time. Return items in a timely manner. Help coordinate new supplier introductions or changes, access and support use of quote file. Order material based on project timeline – staged per build dates. Support all quality system requirements Gather information from the late report, sort it and prepare updated reports for the P.M. (Purchasing Manager) and each leader on the ETA for each late item. Collect minority-reporting data and transfer to customer site, issue copy of report to P.M. (Purchasing Manager) Review monthly the progress of each item above with P.M (Purchasing Manager). Assist with inventory management as required. All other duties as required by management and help facilitate the introduction of process improvements. Requirements 2 years’ experience with machine tool purchasing. (Preferred) Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Excel, Access and Word. #J-18808-Ljbffr