Buyer

Summary

Assists in purchasing materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services.

Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Must have BIW and Assembly experience are required

Purchase commodities as assigned by the Purchasing Manager, utilizing negotiating skills to obtain the most competitive price while maintaining specified quality standards and delivery requirements.

Create and maintain working relationship with our vendors.

Tracks and records cost savings in the system for both hard and soft savings.

Filing all documentation and quotes for audit purposes along with confirmation of Purchase Order.

Follow-up reviewing all open orders and tracks Quality, Delivery of suppliers.

Works with the Shipping and Receiving department to arrange transportation of purchases.

Create and maintain RMA’s, should there be any issues.

Works with Accounting and Shipping to return RMA’s.

Inspects exchanged or refunded merchandise and works with inventory control to reduce the inventory levels.

Adheres to the Quality Systems and participates in continuous improvement.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

Education and / or Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 5-years related experience and / or training;

or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, MS Excel , PowerPoint.

Language Skills

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Travel Requirements

Local travel to UTEC facilities and customer / supplier sites for meetings or support is occasionally required.