Purchasing/Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Summary/Objective

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Printing and working the Material Requirement Reports.
• Purchase supplies, data entry, and compiles records/reports.
• Negotiates pricing and inventory requirements with vendors.
• Negotiating contracts with vendors and requesting non-disclosure contracts
• Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.
• Contacts vendors for order status and discrepancies with quantity and quality.
• Works with Quality department on Discrepancy/Corrective Action (DCA)
• Interfaces with all departments and resolves problems and issues as necessary.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and authority
• Graphing, analysis, and tracking of top vendors
• Setting up and hosting new vendors for possible new opportunities
• Cross referencing vendor part numbers to Cardinal Scales
• Implementing and maintaining the 5-S system for a clean working environment
• Helps develop the company’s inventory tracking system
• Locating sources of supply for material in an assigned category.
• Interviewing of perspective suppliers, determining factors such as lead-time, price, discounts offered, and availability.
• Typing up debit memos, updating files, processing rejects and miscellaneous returns
• Expediting material shortage from vendor.
• Cooperation with all departments in buying the right material in the quantity and quality required.
• Acting as a liaison between individuals in the company and supplier representatives.
• Responsible for providing error-free work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of their position.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Customer/Client Focus
• Time Management
• Collaboration Skills

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Full Time Position / Employee must be available during the hours of 8:00a.m.- 5:00pm and must work 40 hours each week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Benefits

Benefits for full-time employees include Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, 401k matching, Employee Referral Program, and Employee Assistance Program.

Travel
No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• Three years of experience in an office / printing environment

Preferred Education and Experience

Associate degree in an applicable field, and/or three years of experience directly related to the production, organization, and management of printed material.