Summary:

Purchasing and distributing materials, equipment and supplies in accordance with company guidelines in order to satisfy inventory requirements while meeting costing, quality and on-time delivery objectives and measures. Provide training and technical assistance to others in Buyer I/II roles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures that company standard procedures are followed in connection with purchases of material and services.
• Analyzes market conditions and trends; explores sources of supply; processes requests for all products and commodities.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and requisitions; secures price advantages of quantity buying; composes and edits bid quotations; analyzes bids received; prepares and monitors contracts, outlining performance standards, tolerances, warranties and maintenance requirements within the Purchasing Department.
• Follows up and maintains current and accurate database information, vendor lead times, open purchases, commitments, and shortages.
• Updates and maintains inventory maintenance within the software system.
• Maintains data, prepares reports and analyzes information using available software in decision-making.
• Studies products usage: determines vendor from whom purchases will be made; places orders; negotiates and renews contracts; investigates complaints and secures adjustments.
• Resolves vendor quality issues and tracks and documents results and vendor performance. Initiates quality programs that benefit vendor relationships while improving the quality for customer.
• Provides technical support and conducts training for staff. Mentors and provides guidance to Buyers I and II.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of related experience