Buyer

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with suppliers to introduce and manage new technology introductions and development projects

• Work with requiring activity to ensure clear identification of production requirements

• Provide responses to bids, proposals, and contract negotiations

• Prepares requests for proposals for distribution to suppliers

• Analyzes all requirements and provisions in contracts, including terms and conditions to ensure compliance with all laws

• Ensures that contracts are executed in accordance with corporate guidelines

• Analyzes a contract’s risk to the business

• Monitors the performance of each signed contract

• Ensures that business goals are accomplished by contract implementation

• Negotiate cost with potential suppliers

• Compare competitive quotes for best value

• Draft complete file documentation to ensure determination of fair and reasonable pricing

• Draft and issue contracts and purchase orders

• Enter and maintain all information in SAP

• Collaborate with requisitioners & accounting for account updates /accuracy/issues

• Work with Accounts Payable for any invoice or PO issues

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• BA/BS degree in a related field (Supply Management, Business, or Contract Management) preferred

• 1-2 years’ experience as a Buyer/purchasing preferred

• Strong computer and communication skills required (Word, Excel, Project)

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities

• Self-motivated, takes initiative

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Meets tight deadlines and endures high pressure or stressful situations

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change

• Teamwork skills required

• Analytical thinking, negotiating, and problem-solving skills required

• Meets tight deadlines and endures high pressure or stressful situations

• Participates in meetings with suppliers and company management during contract negotiations

• SAP experience required

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus

• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises

• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace

• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately

• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently

• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line

• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Up to 25% travel may be required