Buyer

Overview:
The Buyer shall ensure the timely procurement of all equipment, materials, and services as deemed required by internal and external customers. The buyer will understand the basics of the Supply Chain, interface with suppliers, and understand basic logistical movements. The buyer is generally capable of certain non-strategic supply chain functions.

Required Performance Metrics:

A) Supply Chain-must have understanding of the basic supply of the procurement process.

B) Communication-must be able to direct material requirements within the supply chain to optimize cost. Interface well with the Vendors and Suppliers via phone, fax and direct.

C) Organizational Activities-must be able to organize workload on multiple projects or operational support functions. Must be proficient in Excel and Microsoft Word.

D) Team Player- must function well in cross-functional environment and work well with the fellow colleagues in the Procurement function. Directs work to supplier base with some supervisory overview.

Job Duties:

1) Place orders on supplier base with the discernment of lowest overall cost. Directs “Request for Proposals” and generates analysis for Procurement management to review when needed.

2) Review the supplier base and optimize company spending.

3) Review and understand supplier agreements, noting areas of improvement
for client company in terms of total life cycle cost.

Education/ Experience:

1) Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equipment experience or equivalent.
2) Minimum 5 to 10 years purchasing experience.
3) Proven ability to negotiate Purchase Agreements with suppliers. Some supervisory experience helpful.