Buyer

Summary

Under the direction of the Supply Chain Manager, the Buyer reviews material requirements for actual and forecasted sales, and plans and purchases the highest quality materials, parts, and components, etc. at the most cost effective pricing while meeting delivery requirements, and analyzes material requirements to determine when materials will be needed, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1. Run reports and analyze for adequate levels of materials to meet projected production needs.
2. Review all purchase requisitions and order accordingly, ensuring the purchase of the highest quality materials, parts, components, or services at the most cost effective pricing, while meeting delivery requirements.
3. Issue purchase orders and/or blanket orders for materials needed to meet production requirements.
4. Check on materials and parts shortages and expedite as needed.
5. Coordinate with suppliers for materials and parts, negotiate pricing and ensure the ability to meet production requirements and quality standards.
6. Evaluate and manage vendor selection, performance and quality of service and products. Discuss and/or share results with key suppliers on a regular basis.
7. Negotiate price and terms
8. Process returns for defective materials and part and expedite replacement materials and parts.
9. Set pricing, costing, lead-time, supplier, and planning information on purchased parts.
10. Enter all required data accurately into data base.
11. Assist in reconciling invoice and receiving transaction discrepancies.
12. Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity and quality, while reducing costs.
13. Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
14. Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.