Posting BUYER I - PURCHASING

Overview

Incumbent purchases materials and / or services in accordance with Purchasing Department procedures and internal controls.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions :

• Must adhere to the Support Services Policies and Procedures.
• Interfaces at all levels with vendors. Solicits quotations, negotiates service contracts, prices, terms, delivery, quality and service.
• Evaluates and selects suppliers based upon price, quality, availability, reliability and selection of materials / services.
• Interfaces internally with employees and co-workers to determine exactness of materials / services.
• Maintains current knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures, quotations, negotiations, contracts, different types of purchase orders, vendor confidentiality, etc.
• Exercises high level of analysis, problem-solving, decision-making and prioritization on a daily basis.
• Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of materials and sources of supply.

Qualifications

Associate's Degree with a major in Business or other related course of study, as well as one (1) or more years of purchasing experience or an equivalent combination of experience and / or education.