Overview

We are seeking a Buyer who will report to the Director of Purchasing and work closely with company Co-Founders and Project Managers. This individual will source and buy unique, special order, or one-of-a-kind high-technology equipment and supplies at the lowest costs. Responsibilities include locating the best goods and services, choosing suppliers and vendors, and negotiating purchase prices and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Promptly attend to procurement requests in online procurement queue
• Create, maintain and manage purchase orders in database
• Update/maintain procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories.
• Perform quick yet thorough research on the commodity or service to be purchased
• Identify and locate products for purchase. Items most typically sourced include:
• Audio/visual systems and components
• Multimedia development and display systems
• Application software
• Computer hardware and components
• Machine shop equipment and supplies
• Theatrical equipment and supplies
• Automotive systems
• Electrical, electro-optical, electro-mechanical and electronic systems
• Inquire, examine, and test, as needed, to make the best selection decisions
• Identify/contact vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
• Prepare purchase orders and bid requests
• Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
• Provide outstanding service to our internal customers/project managers and peers
• Build and maintain successful relationships with a broad array of vendors
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Coordinate with Accounting on invoice approvals
• Review and maintain knowledge of contracts, bids, proposals, vendor agreements, dealer arrangements and OEM contracts.
• Drive the effectiveness and efficiency of our purchasing process. Be a problem solver, make recommendations and be flexible.
• Coordinate with mailroom on deliveries
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience in technology environment (preferably fast-paced with tight project deadlines)
• Strong purchasing systems and process knowledge and expertise
• Excellent negotiation skills and track record of cost savings
• Deep sourcing experience with specialty, high value, low volume items, (preferably in a rapid prototyping R&D environment)
• Ability to understand and articulate the requirements and specifications of purchasing requests and engage effectively with vendors
• Strong teamwork and customer interface skills
• Experience with Costpoint 7 is preferred

Applied Minds is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. We thoughtfully consider a wide range of factors when determining individual compensation. The expected base pay range for this role is between 75k and 95k annually. Actual compensation for an individual will vary depending on skills, qualifications and experience.