GENERAL BUYER - PURCHASING

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY :

The incumbent in this position is responsible for procuring goods and services, including warehouse inventory items, direct receiving items, and special project purchases in a very fast paced work environment. Exercises buying responsibilities and judgments on the basis of the best value, considering quantity, quality, and service. This position will work closely with the Manager - Purchasing on purchasing initiatives. He / she will also work closely with the department heads to control costs and maintain a sound purchasing system.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

(These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)

• Purchase merchandise and commodities.
• Conducts supplier and material analysis.
• Handles special projects research for the department.
• Responsible for negotiating long-term and short-term transactions with vendors.
• Identify suppliers, select merchandise, and negotiate bills of sale for a business.
• Coordinate activities involved in procuring goods and service information such as price availability and delivery schedule.
• Arrange timeline to complete tasks and department assignments or projects, and meet the deadlines related to those assignments.
• Recommend method of procurement such as make buy lease or rent.
• Prepares purchase orders and request for quotations.
• Establish and initiates strong interdepartmental relationships.
• Reviews department requisitions, bids out requisitions where appropriate, determines types of procurement and vendor to be utilized.
• Analyzes changes in product use or total consumption, or services provided, to determine effects on costs.
• Reviews inventory (such as office supplies, retail, and certain food items) and places orders in order to maintain par levels of inventory which best meets the users’ requirements.
• Works with vendors to resolve discrepancies, return items, and coordinate delivery schedules in order to ensure timely delivery of quality product that meets the user department needs.
• Must be able to communicate organizational policies, procedures, and philosophies to associates to create a strong working relationship.
• Must establish strong professional working relationships with suppliers.
• Adheres to all Indiana Gaming Commission Regulations and Departmental Standard Operating Procedures.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

(Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)

Minimum four years’ experience in purchasing. Associate degree preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS : (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc.) :

KNOWLEDGE OF :

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