Buyer

Experienced professional with proficient knowledge of job area and practical knowledge of project management. Responsible for purchasing materials, supplies and / or equipment in support of business needs. Manages purchase orders, oversees shipping schedules, and maintains purchase order records. Conducts market research to award and negotiate with vendors, including price and delivery terms. Prepares monthly reports to analyze performance and ensure goals are met. Attends buyer meetings. Creates meeting agendas for supplier visits and writes post trip reports with action items. Works collaboratively with other departments to solve problems related to supply chain constraints.

Essential Functions :

Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.

Obtains quotes by forwarding requirements to current suppliers and recommends alterative suppliers.

Purchase order assembly and ownership through the life cycle of the purchase order

Ensure compliance with all related applicable Federal, State, and industry laws, regulations, and standards

Build and maintain relationships with current suppliers and lead onboarding of prospective suppliers.

Achieves procurement operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews

Plans materials and / or supplies purchases by reviewing operations plans and requirements.

Level / pay for this position will be commensurate with education / experience.

Associates Degree in Supply Chain, Program Management or related field with 6+ years purchasing experience or equivalent.

Bachelors Degree is Supply Chain, Program Management or related field with 2+ years purchasing experience or equivalent.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Must be able to interact well with all levels of management, employees, and vendors.

Strong negotiation skills.

Ability to build strong vendor and PM relationships.