Buyer

Summary / Objective

The Buyer negotiates vender 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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Minimum Education Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

• 2 years’ experience with machine tool purchasing. (Preferred)
• Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Excel, Access and Word.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Able to do a lot of bending, stooping, and lifting (10-50lbs).