BUYER

Job Overview:

The Buyer is part of a centralized procurement team that processes requests for materials by strategically sourcing, placing and expediting orders with vendors. In this role you will actively compile bid packages to identify strategic supplier resources to improve overall purchasing efficiency, accuracy and compliance with preferred supplier programs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Process purchase requisitions, source, and place purchase orders.

• Coordinate with suppliers to expedite materials on order.
• Verify all documentation is received, including packing slips, for items received.
• Match PO to bill of laden and process receipt of goods transactions.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve price and quantity variances.
• Negotiate pricing and payment terms to obtain the best overall pricing.
• Request and obtain RFP’s (Request for Pricing) from vendors and perform bid analysis.

• Participate in the vendor performance evaluation process.

• Additional materials management duties as needed. 

• Administer a fleet of 300 trucks (Manage fleet applications and assist drivers with platform access and utilization).

Experience:

2 – 3 years of experience

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

· College degree preferred.

· Ability to effectively and professionally communicate at all levels of the organization.

· Highly driven, self-motivated and well organized.

· Ability to perform daily tasks while providing exceptional customer service internally and externally.

· NetSuite ERP experience is a plus.

· Ability to pass a drug & alcohol test and background check in compliance with our safety program.

Colt is an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Colt is a dynamic organization. Accordingly, the responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with Colt’s business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.